Bureau/Division/Agency

Forest Services

Document Type

Text

Exact Creation Date

11-2026

Description

This annual summary report describes the efforts made by the Maine Forest Service Forest Health and Monitoring and their many partners toward understanding and managing the health issues of importance to Maine’s forest resources. Emphasis is placed primarily on insect and disease relationships of forest, shade, and ornamental trees. The myriad of biotic and abiotic agents capable of damaging trees can result in negative impacts to wood production and quality, water quality, the enjoyment of recreational opportunities, and, in some cases, human health. The great majority of these biotic species are native to Maine and are elements of productive and balanced, functioning forest ecosystems. However, non-native-invasive species and changes to climate disturb this balance and bring into question some natural relationships that were previously understood. Therefore, our evolving understanding of the role insect and disease agents play in maintaining a healthy forest is as important as mitigating the damaging effects of the few native and invasive pest species capable of significant disruptions to forest sustainability.

Language

English

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