The Maine Natural Areas Program has begun tracking and mapping terrestrial invasives throughout Maine. It is called the IMap program and is an effort to use “citizen scientists” to identify invasive plants as they spread across the State, mark the expansion of their spread, and identify effective methods to manage and/or control their spread into new areas. Check out the MNAP invasive page here. If you want their IMap page, select here and then check out the options on the right of their page.
Wondering what to plant in your yard? Choose native plants to safeguard Maine’s native habitat for the birds and pollinators. Check out the Wild Seed Project, a Portland based nonprofit, for native plant inspiration! https://wildseedproject.net/
Did you know that certified heat-treated firewood is the only firewood that is safe to travel with? All other wood may contain invasive insects & diseases. If you plan to camp somewhere far from firewood sellers and decide to bring wood with you, buy USDA certified heat-treated firewood. Look for labels with “certified heat-treated firewood” that had been heated to 160 degrees for at least 75 minutes to make sure your wood is pest free!