Invasive Plant Species – Identification and Control Workshop
Skowhegan – The Maine Forest Service in cooperation with the Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding an invasive plant identification and control workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 from 8:00 am – 12:00 noon, at Lake George Regional Park in Skowhegan.
This training will help participants identify common upland invasive plants common to Maine’s forests and develop mechanical and chemical control strategies for invasive plants. Anyone with an interest in invasive plants is encouraged to attend.
Tom Rawinski, Botanist for the USFS out of Durham ,NH., will be speaking on invasive plant identification issues, and Ron Lemin of CPS Timberland, Vegetation Management Solutions, Bangor, will be speaking on the control of invasive plants. Patty Cormier, of the Maine Forest Service, will be the facilitator.
The inside session will be followed by a field component outside so bring
appropriate field gear for forecasted weather conditions.
Continuing education credits are available: Maine Pesticide Applicator – 3 hours; and Maine Licensed Forester (SAF) – 2.5 Category 1 SFE’s.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required for the workshop. Fee for the workshop is $12.00 per person. To reserve your space, send checks to: Somerset County Soil & Water Conservation District, 12 High Street, Skowhegan ME 04976.
For more information, contact Somerset County SWCD at 474-8324 x 3.