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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING STATE GOVERNMENT CLOSURE

The Maine Forest Service will be closed on Monday, July 6, 2009, due to the 2010-2011 Biennial State Budget, Public Law 2009, Chap. 213, Part SSS. This is the first of 10 closure days between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.


The Maine Forest Service forest rangers will remain on duty to provide law enforcement and forest protection in the Maine woods.

"Protecting and Enhancing Maine's Forest Resources."

The key to Maine's past, present, and future quality of life and economic prosperity for its citizens is permanently linked to the condition of the State's forest resources. The Maine Forest Service works to ensure that the trees and forest lands of Maine will continue to provide benefits for present and future generations of Maine people.

The Maine Forest Service does this by:

  • Developing, advocating for, and promoting activities that encourage the sound long term management of Maine's forest resources.
  • Protecting Maine's forest resources from the effects of fire, insects, disease and misuse.
  • Providing accurate, relevant, and timely information about Maine's forest resources.

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