Maine Forest Service

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Fire Danger
Fire Danger
Predicted Class Day & Fire Danger Information
Browntail Moth larva
Browntail Moth
Current information about browntail moth
Invasive Species
Invasive Species
Find out what bad bugs and plants we are watching out for.
Online Burn Permit
Online Burn Permits
Online burn permits can be obtained here.
Forest Trees of Maine
Forest Trees of Maine
Purchase or download the centennial version of this popular book!
Find your local forest ranger
Contact your local Forest Ranger
Find out how to contact a forest ranger for assistance with Maine's forestry laws.
FREE woodland meeting with a Maine Forest Service District Forester
Find your District Forester
Schedule a FREE woodland meeting with one of our District Foresters and get professional advice on your woodlands.
Tree Growth Tax Information
Tree Growth Tax Program Information
Get information on Maine's Tree Growth Tax program

Latest News

April 13, 2021
DACF Commissioner Amanda Beal Presents Maine Forest Ranger With Nation's Highest Award for Wildfire Prevention

February 24, 2021
Maine Slows Spread of Emerald Ash Borer with Continued Ash Movement Restrictions

Calendar of Events

  • May 11, 2021 : Forest Management and Vernal Pools - Houlton & Hammond
  • May 18, 2021 : Spotted Lanternfly and Tree of Heaven: A Disastrous Duo
  • May 22, 2021 : Plant ID in the Field: Maine's Forest Canopy (The Gardens) - Boothbay