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News from the Woods -- Aug. 5, 2014

   
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Forest tour, land money, defining 'forest', slides of Borneo

 

Hello from Forests for Maine's Future:

 

Here are your bi-weekly links to interesting articles about forests in Maine, New England and 

around the globe:

 

Color on forest floor. (Photo: The Rankin File)

Teachers take a four-day field trip into the Maine woods, and visit the mills that use the trees.

 

Scientists work to save the New England cottontail.

 

Investors plan to pump $30 million into an Athens biomass plant next to a pellet mill.

 

Land for Maine's Future Board approves $9 million for projects.

 

Passamaqoddy forests: land management divides tribe's members.

 

Exactly how do you define a forest, anyway?

 

Slideshow interlude: The empty forest, a look at the results of overhunting in a Borneo park.

 

Researchers confirm trees are good for your health.

 

If you haven't had a chance, we urge you to check out our latest Fresh from the Woods feature on Maine's role as a national leader in conservation easements. You might also check out our June Fresh from the Woods feature on invasive plants in Maine's forests.

 

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As always, we'll see you in the woods!

 

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