Take A Stand For Hemlocks

Hemlock in a mixed conifer stand (Photo: Keith Kanoti, Maine Forest Service) Description: This volunteer program invites Maine citizens and seasonal residents to "Take a Stand for Hemlocks" by adopting a hemlock stand and surveying it annually for the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid. Participants are trained to identify hemlock woolly adelgid and to apply the detection and monitoring survey methods developed by Scott Costa at the University of Vermont.

For information about the program and upcoming events contact: Volunteers for "Take A Stand" learn how to apply survey methods for detection and monitoring of hemlock woolly adelgid

Allison Kanoti (207) 287-3147

Overview of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in Maine

Information for Current Volunteers

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