Workforce Training

This session will be a panel of two speakers: Dan LaMontagne, President of Seven Islands Land Company, managing over 800,000 acres of forestland, and Jessica Leahy, a University of Maine Professor and recent Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year. Jessica was also featured in this session last year. The panel discussion will be led by […]

Dive into the world of forest harvesting in Maine. Explore the specialized techniques and equipment used in harvesting these valuable timber resources. This workshop will feature Donald Burr, PLC Safety and Training Coordinator. Sign up to attend this workshop

In Pulp & Paper: Utilizing Maine’s Low-Grade Forest Resources, you’ll explore the role of Maine’s pulp and paper industry. Understand the methods, techniques, equipment, and sustainable practices leveraged in this sector. Then, in Lumber Production in Maine, you’ll go on a journey through the entire process of transforming towering trees into the fine lumber that’s […]

From Forest to Workshop: Creations from Maine’s Timber, you’ll join us for an immersive workshop where you’ll learn the journey of timber from Maine’s forests to the workshop. Discover a wide range of specialty products and local potential in wood creations. We will be joined by Ben Block of Block Brothers Custom Cabinets, and Sue […]

In Cutting-Edge Technology & Innovations Shaping Maine’s Forest Products Sector, we’ll explore the latest technological advancements revolutionizing Maine’s forest products sector. Learn how state-of-the-art equipment and software are enhancing efficiency and sustainability. This workshop will feature Shane O’Neill, Forest Industry Business Development Manager at the University of Maine. Then, in The Missing Piece: Identifying Innovation […]