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UMaine Receives $20 Million NSF Grant for Sustainability Initiative
Governor Baldacci joined UMaine President Robert Kennedy in July to announce a $20 million National Science Foundation grant for a five-year project called the Sustainability Solutions Initiative.
Governor Baldacci joined UMaine President Robert Kennedy in July to announce a $20 million National Science Foundation grant for a five-year project called the Sustainability Solutions Initiative.
Forestry Students at the State Capital
Last March, SFR showcased the significance of forestry education and research in the State of Maine. Held in the historic Hall of Flags at the State House in Augusta, students and faculty demonstrated to Maine state legislators and the Governor the values that forests provide.
Last March, SFR showcased the significance of forestry education and research in the State of Maine. Held in the historic Hall of Flags at the State House in Augusta, students and faculty demonstrated to Maine state legislators and the Governor the values that forests provide.
Students Visit Russia and Turkey
Students Alissa Bougas and Ben Wasserman traveled to Russia in May as part of a UMaine course entitled “Role of Russian Government in Exploration and Development of Natural Resources.”
Students Alissa Bougas and Ben Wasserman traveled to Russia in May as part of a UMaine course entitled “Role of Russian Government in Exploration and Development of Natural Resources.”
UMaine Woodsmen Team Completes Another Exciting Season
UMaine’s Woodsmen Team has completed another exciting season, continuing a 40-plus year tradition of competing on the intercollegiate level while practicing old woods logging skills.
UMaine’s Woodsmen Team has completed another exciting season, continuing a 40-plus year tradition of competing on the intercollegiate level while practicing old woods logging skills.
Student Honors
UM Forestry students receive awards.
UM Forestry students receive awards.
Professor Mike Greenwood Retires
Professor Mike Greenwood retired August 31, 2009 after a long and distinguished career in forest biology and genetics.
Professor Mike Greenwood retired August 31, 2009 after a long and distinguished career in forest biology and genetics.
Lake Effect
Fathoming the ecological, economic and social interactions for better planning
Fathoming the ecological, economic and social interactions for better planning
NSF Grant
The University of Maine has received a $350,000 grant to join the National Science Foundation's Center for Advanced Forestry Systems (CAFS). This makes UMaine a member of a national multi-university effort to help solve some of the most important problems facing forest managers.
The University of Maine has received a $350,000 grant to join the National Science Foundation's Center for Advanced Forestry Systems (CAFS). This makes UMaine a member of a national multi-university effort to help solve some of the most important problems facing forest managers.
Plum Creek Provides $15,000 for the Forestry Summer Camp Safety Fund
University of Maine forestry students will be safer in the forest thanks to a $15,000 gift from Plum Creek, the largest and most geographically diverse private landowner in the nation. The Plum Creek Forestry Summer Camp Safety Fund will provide equipment, such as helmets and eye, leg and boot protection, for students who participate in the school’s annual three-week field course.
University of Maine forestry students will be safer in the forest thanks to a $15,000 gift from Plum Creek, the largest and most geographically diverse private landowner in the nation. The Plum Creek Forestry Summer Camp Safety Fund will provide equipment, such as helmets and eye, leg and boot protection, for students who participate in the school’s annual three-week field course.
