50 Years of Woodlot Management - Embden

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: October 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Property of Robert Donovan, 547 Dunbar Hill Road, Embden
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Please join Upper Kennebec Valley chapter leader and Maine Forest Service District Forester Jason Hilton on Saturday October 10th from 9-noon at the property of Robert Donovan located at 547 Dunbar Hill Road, Embden. Robert (Bob) first bought his property in 1974 and started by cutting trees to build his house. He has continued to manage and improve his forest by making timber stand improvements, pruning, planting, and thinning. Some other things Bob has done with his property has been selling Christmas trees, harvesting fir tips, and cutting firewood. Bob now cuts around 10-wheeler loads of wood a winter using his 1980 timber jack skidder. If you would like to learn what has worked and not worked over Bob's 50 years, please join us. We will be walking about 2 miles over uneven terrain, so please wear comfortable shoes. After the tour there will be a potluck cookout so bring a dish for everyone to enjoy and learn what it takes for long term forest management. This is a free event but if you are planning to attend please RSVP Jason at jason.a.hilton@maine.gov or you can call or text Jasons cell at (207)-446-2197. Hope to see you there.

Contact Name: Maine Forest Service District Forester Jason Hilton
Contact Phone: (207)-446-2197
Contact Email: jason.a.hilton@maine.gov
Cost: This is a free event but if you are planning to attend please RSVP Maine Forest Service District Forester Jason Hilton
Co-Sponsor: Maine Woodland Owners; Maine Forest Service