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Covid-19_Umaine News_New International Study Shows Alternative Seafood Networks Provided Resilient Diversity During Pandemic, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications Mar 2021

Covid-19_Umaine News_New International Study Shows Alternative Seafood Networks Provided Resilient Diversity During Pandemic, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine News press release regarding a University of Maine study into the need for greater functional diversity in supply chains led by Joshua Stoll, assistant professor of.marine policy at the University of Maine.


Life And Work Of Roger F. Taylor: Superintendent Of The University Of Maine Forest From 1946 To 1983, Roger F. Taylor Jan 2021

Life And Work Of Roger F. Taylor: Superintendent Of The University Of Maine Forest From 1946 To 1983, Roger F. Taylor

Maine History Documents

Memoirs of Roger Taylor, covering his early years growing up in Massachusetts through to his time as superintendent of the University of Maine Forest from 1946 to 1983.


Return To Campus_Learning Environment, University Of Maine Oct 2020

Return To Campus_Learning Environment, University Of Maine

University of Maine Communications

Screenshot of University of Maine Fall 2020 webpage regarding SFR220 - Environment and Society, professor Jessica Leahy cancelling a week of lectures focused on public lands and asked students to spend an hour hiking, walking and otherwise experiencing conservation areas near them. Also, for SFR478 - Tools for Forest Management Leahy modified the course to take advantage of forests managed by the University of Maine and Orono Land Trust that were within walking distance of campus.


Ensuring A Post-Covid Economic Agenda Tackles Global Biodiversity Loss, Pamela Mcelwee, Esther Turnout, Mireille Chiroleu-Assouline, Jennifer Clapp, Cindy Isenhour, Tim Jackson, Eszter Kelemen, Daniel C. Miller, Graciela Rusch, Joachim H. Spangenberg, Anthony Waldron, Rupert J. Baumgartner, Brent Bleys, Michael W. Howard, Eric Mungatana, Hien Ngo, Irene Ring, Rui Santos Oct 2020

Ensuring A Post-Covid Economic Agenda Tackles Global Biodiversity Loss, Pamela Mcelwee, Esther Turnout, Mireille Chiroleu-Assouline, Jennifer Clapp, Cindy Isenhour, Tim Jackson, Eszter Kelemen, Daniel C. Miller, Graciela Rusch, Joachim H. Spangenberg, Anthony Waldron, Rupert J. Baumgartner, Brent Bleys, Michael W. Howard, Eric Mungatana, Hien Ngo, Irene Ring, Rui Santos

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Report that explores how governments can help mitigate ecosystem and species loss through their COVID-19 stimulus and recovery plans.


Cooperative Extension Covid-19_Maine State Virtual Fair 2020, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension Jul 2020

Cooperative Extension Covid-19_Maine State Virtual Fair 2020, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension

Screenshot of University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Club's Maine State Virtual Fair 2020 webpage.


Alumni Association_Virtual Event: Summer Gardening, University Of Maine Alumni Association Jun 2020

Alumni Association_Virtual Event: Summer Gardening, University Of Maine Alumni Association

Alumni Association

Email from the University of Maine Alumni Association regarding a virtual summer gardening event from Kate Garland, Cooperative Extension, University of Maine.


Cooperative Extension Covid-19_Services & Programs Webpages, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension Apr 2020

Cooperative Extension Covid-19_Services & Programs Webpages, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension

Screenshots of various University of Maine Cooperative Extension webpages featuring announcements regarding various programs, services, and publications provide by the Cooperative Extension during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Cooperative Extension Covid-19_Food Safety Information For Maine Consumers, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension Apr 2020

Cooperative Extension Covid-19_Food Safety Information For Maine Consumers, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension

Food Safety Information for Maine Consumers created by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.


Cooperative Extension Covid-19_Master Gardener Volunteer Policy, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension Apr 2020

Cooperative Extension Covid-19_Master Gardener Volunteer Policy, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension

Screenshot of various University of Maine Cooperative Extension webpages featuring the Master Gardner Volunteer Policy during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Lobster Institute_Covid-19 Public Health Links Webpage, University Of Maine Lobster Institute Apr 2020

Lobster Institute_Covid-19 Public Health Links Webpage, University Of Maine Lobster Institute

Lobster Institute

Screenshot of University of Maine's Lobster Institute webpage with guidance regarding lobster fishing during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Lobster Institute_Covid-19 Related Articles Webpage, University Of Maine Lobster Institute Apr 2020

Lobster Institute_Covid-19 Related Articles Webpage, University Of Maine Lobster Institute

Lobster Institute

Screenshot of University of Maine's Lobster Institute webpage with articles regarding lobster fishing during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Cooperative Extension Covid-19_4-H Quaranteen Virtual Science Cafés Webpage, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension Apr 2020

Cooperative Extension Covid-19_4-H Quaranteen Virtual Science Cafés Webpage, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension

Screenshots from University of Maine Cooperative Extension webpage showing various Maine 4-H online QuaranTEEN Virtual Science Cafés programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Cooperative Extension Covid-19_Farming & Livestock Webpages, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension Apr 2020

Cooperative Extension Covid-19_Farming & Livestock Webpages, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension

Screenshots of various University of Maine Cooperative Extension webpages featuring guidance and resources regarding farming and livestock during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Scientific Diving_Diving Operations: Covid-19, Christopher Riguad Apr 2020

Scientific Diving_Diving Operations: Covid-19, Christopher Riguad

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Diving operations for University of Maine Scientific Diving during the COVID-19 pandemic from Christopher Rigaud, UMaine Diving Operations Manager.


Wildlife, Fisheries, & Conservation Biology_Ecology And Environmental Sciences Program_Covid-19 News, Brian J. Olsen Mar 2020

Wildlife, Fisheries, & Conservation Biology_Ecology And Environmental Sciences Program_Covid-19 News, Brian J. Olsen

School of Biology & Ecology

Email from Brian J. Olsen, Chair, Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Conservation Biology, Interim Director of the Ecology and Environmental Sciences Program, and Associate Professor of Ornithology, University of Maine to students in the Ecology and Environmental Sciences Program (EES) with updates and information regarding the Program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Using The Real Food Calculator To Assess The University Of Maine's Dining Purchases Within A Food System Context, Ashely Thibeault Oct 2015

Using The Real Food Calculator To Assess The University Of Maine's Dining Purchases Within A Food System Context, Ashely Thibeault

Honors College

This study investigated the University of Maine’s food purchasing using the Real Food Calculator to determine the Real Food percentage. Real Food is defined by the Real Food Challenge as local, humane, fair, and ecologically sound. The Real Food Challenge is an organization that seeks to create systemic food system change through student efforts on college campuses by shifting food purchasing to 20% Real Food by 2020. The University of Maine had 5% Real Food in the 2012-2013 academic year. While there are limitations to Real Food and the Real Food Calculator, it may produce a change in the food …


Um Marine And Freshwater Sciences Before Wentworth Point, Part 2: (1939), Um Marine Biological Lab At Lamoine, Randy Lackovic Nov 2014

Um Marine And Freshwater Sciences Before Wentworth Point, Part 2: (1939), Um Marine Biological Lab At Lamoine, Randy Lackovic

Darling Marine Center Historical Documents

This is picture album of the University of Maine Marine Biological Laboratory at Lamoine, Maine during the summer session in 1939.


Um Marine And Freshwater Sciences Come To Wentworth Point (1960s), Randy Lackovic Nov 2014

Um Marine And Freshwater Sciences Come To Wentworth Point (1960s), Randy Lackovic

Darling Marine Center Historical Documents

This history recounts the formation of the Darling Marine Center from 1963 - 1966.


Um Marine And Freshwater Sciences Before Wentworth Point, Part 1: (1865-1965), Randy Lackovic Nov 2014

Um Marine And Freshwater Sciences Before Wentworth Point, Part 1: (1865-1965), Randy Lackovic

Darling Marine Center Historical Documents

This is a history of the marine and freshwater sciences activity at the University of Maine from 1865 - 1965.


Maine Forester: 1958, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources. Jan 1958

Maine Forester: 1958, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources.

Forester Yearbooks

Staff and Acknowledgements
Editor's Column
Teaching Faculty
Departmental Staff
History of the School of Forestry -- Lee Hall
The Forest -- Jack Ludsay
Soils and Trees -- Dr. R. A. Struchtemeyer
Xi Sigma Pi -- Tom P. Bower
Hot Shots in Action -- Myron L. Smith
Forestry Club -- Bob Kratz
Woodsman's Weekend -- Jack Schlotter
Sangerville Saga -- Hosking and Hardy
Class of '58 -- Anoyl S. Thurston
Class of '59 -- Bruce Dubov
Class of '60 -- Bob Everett
Class of '61 -- Rey Secrist
Typical Day of a Wildlifer -- Larry Jackson
Forestry Camp


Maine Forester: 1957, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources. Jan 1957

Maine Forester: 1957, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources.

Forester Yearbooks

Page 3, Dedication
Page 4, In Memoriam
Page 6, Staff and Acknowledgments
Page 7, The Editor's Page
Page 8, What is a Forester?
Articles
Page 10, "Prof"
Page 12, Fire in the Maine Woods
Page 17, Forestry in Puerto Rico
Page 25, Reminiscences of a Maine Forester
Page 30, Forestry and Game Management in Scandinavia
Activities
Page 36, Xi Sigma Pi
Page 37, The Maine Forestry Club
Page 38, Woodsman's Weekend 1956
Page 40, Forestry Camp 1956
Page 42, Departmental Affairs
Classes
Page 46, Faculty
Page 49, Graduate Students
Page 51, Class of '57
Page 54, Class of '58
Page …


Maine Forester: 1956, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources. Jan 1956

Maine Forester: 1956, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources.

Forester Yearbooks

Page 3, Dedication
Page 5, Staff and Acknowledgments
Page 6, The Editors' Page
Articles
Page 8, The Fisher Comes Back
Page 16, Range Management in the Forestry Curriculum
Page 20, University of Maine and State of Maine Fishery Management
Page 23, Recent Advances in Forest and Wildlife Photogrammetry
Page 28, Let Us Not Forget
Activities
Page 32, Xi Sigma Pi
Page 33, The Clubhouse
Page 34, Woodsman's Weekend 1955
Page 35, Forestry Goes to a Fair
Page 36, Freshman Forestry Camp
Page 38, Ecologically Speaking
Page 41, Tales of Summer Camp 1955
Classes
Page 45, The Faculty
Page 48, Class …


Maine Forester: 1955, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources. Jan 1955

Maine Forester: 1955, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources.

Forester Yearbooks

Page 3, Dedication
Page 5, Maine Forester Staff
Page 6, The Editor's Page
Page 7, President's Page
Articles
Page 9, Forest Service
Page 21, Words from Overseas
Classes
Page 11, Seniors
Page 13, Class of '55
Page 15, Class of '56
Page 17, Class of '57
Page 19, Class of '58
Activities
Page 27, The Forestry Club
Page 29, Xi Sigma Pi
The Faculty
Page 22


Maine Forester: 1954, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources. Jan 1954

Maine Forester: 1954, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources.

Forester Yearbooks

Page 3, Dedication
Page 4, Maine Forester Staff
Page 5, Comments from the Editor
Page 6, The Faculty
Page 9, Departmental Affairs
Classes
Page 13, Seniors
Page 18, The Final Crop
Page 21, Class of '55
Page 23, Class of '56
Page 25, Class of '57
Activities
Page 26, Forestry Club
Page 29, Forestry and Wildlife at Aggie Fair
Page 30, Woodman's Weekend
Page 32, The Hot-Shot Fire Crew
Page 32, The Forester's Rifle Club
Page 33, Xi Sigma Pi
Page 35, Junior Summer Camp
Page 38, Spring Silviculture Trip
Page 39, Wildlife Ecology Trip
Page 41, Freshman Forestry Camp …


Maine Forester: 1953, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources. Jan 1953

Maine Forester: 1953, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources.

Forester Yearbooks

Page 3, Dedication
Page 4, Maine Forester Staff
Page 6, The Editor's Page
Articles
Page 9, Tree Farms in Maine
Page 13, The Background of Hunter-Landowner Relationships
Page 19, The University of Maine Forest
Page 26, Forestry at the University of Maine
Classes
Page 34, Class of '53
Page 40, Finished Products
Page 42, Junior Summer Camp
Page 44, Two Weeks of Ecology
Page 47, Xi Sigma Pi
Page 50, Class of '54
Page 52, Class of '55
Page 54, Class of '56
Page 56, Freshman Forestry Camp
Activities
Page 58, In Retrospect
Page 61, Forester's Rifle Club
Page 62, …


Woody Plants On The University Of Maine Campus, Lyle Littlefield Feb 1952

Woody Plants On The University Of Maine Campus, Lyle Littlefield

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This investigation centers around the identification and location of the various woody plants on the University of Maine campus. The trees and shrubs having special interest to a horticulturist are given the greater emphasis, but plants other than these have been included so as to make the study useful to any person having an interest in woody plant material. Included in the listing are 425 species and varieties of woody plants, which are represented by 134- genera, and 49 families.

The campus has a good representation of woody plants which would be useful to the trained horticulturist, botanist, forester, or …


Maine Forester: 1952, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources. Jan 1952

Maine Forester: 1952, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources.

Forester Yearbooks

Page 3, Dedication
Page 5, Maine Forester Staff
Page 6, The Editor's Page
Our Campus
Page 8, The Faculty
Page 11, In Remembrance of Samuel N. Spring
Page 12, A Passing View
Page 15, Xi Sigma Pi
Page 16, Forestry Rifle Club
Page 17, The Pickerel Pond Cabin
Page 20, Woodsmen's Weekend
Page 22, The Class of 1952
Page 27, Home Stretchers
Page 28, Fenagle Factors
Page 30, Class of '54
Page 32, Class of '55
Summer Camp
Page 36, Junior Forestry Camp
Departmental Affairs
Page 39
Technical Notes
Page 42
Technical
Page 44, The Penobscot Experimental Forest
Page 48, …


Maine Forester: 1951, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources. Jan 1951

Maine Forester: 1951, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources.

Forester Yearbooks

Page 3, Dedication
Page 5, The Staff
Page 6, Editorial Comment
On the Campus
Page 9, The Faculty
Page 12, The Maine Forester Staff
Page 13, The Forestry Rifle Club
Page 15, The Forestry Club
Page 17, Xi Sigma Pi
Page 19, Woodsman's Weekend
Page 21, Forestry Exhibit
Page 23, The Pickerel Pond Campsite
Page 24, A Sawmill
Page 25, The Class of 1951
Page 33, The Class of '51 Comes Home
Page 36, The Class of 1952
Page 38, The Class of 1953
Page 40, The Class of 1954
Summer Camp
Page 44, Junior Forestry Camp
Departmental Affairs
Page …


Maine Forester: 1950, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources. Jan 1950

Maine Forester: 1950, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources.

Forester Yearbooks

The Editor Speaks
Page 5
On the Campus
Page 7
Page 8, Our Faculty
Page 11, Xi Sigma Pi
Page 12, The Forestry Club
Page 13, The Forestry Rifle Club
Page 14, The Class of 1950
Page 21, The Swan Song of 1950
Page 22, The Wooden Engineer
Page 23, The Class of 1951
Page 26, The Class of 1952
Page 28, The Class of 1953
Page 32, Going Native for Ten Weeks in the Maine Woods
Page 34, Back to Nature - College Style
Page 36, Freshman Forestry Camp
Page 37, Forestry Exhibit at Aggie Fair
Page 38, Departmental …


Maine Forester: 1942, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources. Jan 1942

Maine Forester: 1942, University Of Maine. School Of Forestry Resources.

Forester Yearbooks

Page 4, The Staff
Page 5, Editor's Page
On the Campus
Page 8, Faculty
Page 9, Forestry Club
Page 10, Xi Sigma Pi
Page 11, Seniors
Page 14, Juniors
Page 16, Sophomores
Page 18, Freshmen
Page 20, Summer Camp
Page 22, Winter Camp
Page 26, Maine Day
Page 27, Departmental Affairs
In the Field
Page 30, Extension Farm Forestry in Maine -- A. D. Nutting
Page 32, Forest Cooperatives in the Northeast -- Joseph B. Pike, Jr.
Page 33, The European Spruce Sawfly -- Charles O. Dirks
With the Alumni
Page 35