Maine Hosts Public Meeting on Forest Conservation

Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group to meet in-person and online

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:00am

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of a forest interior, with soft, blurred rays of sunlight filtering through the trees and creating a warm, hazy atmosphere.The public meeting aims to gather community input on strategies to conserve Maine's old-growth forests, a vital natural resource.Augusta Today

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is hosting a public meeting of the Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group. The meeting will take place on April 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Augusta, Maine, with an option to attend virtually via Zoom. The public is invited to participate and provide comments during the meeting.

Why it matters

This work group meeting is an important opportunity for the public to engage with state officials and provide input on strategies to conserve Maine's late-successional and old-growth forests, which play a critical role in the state's ecosystem and biodiversity.

The details

The work group meeting will be held at the Deering Building, Room 106 in Augusta, Maine, as well as via Zoom for remote participants. Advanced registration is required for the online option. The meeting will include a public comment period of 5-10 minutes near the end.

  • The meeting will take place on April 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The players

Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

The state agency hosting the work group meeting and overseeing forest conservation efforts in Maine.

Andrew Whitman

A contact person for the meeting who can be reached for further information.

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What’s next

The public is encouraged to register in advance to attend the meeting online, and to contact the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry if they require any special accommodations.

The takeaway

This work group meeting represents an important opportunity for Maine residents to engage with state officials and provide input on strategies to protect the state's valuable late-successional and old-growth forests.