Maine Woodland Owners will be hosting author and ecologist Tom Wessels on Friday, Feb. 20 from 9–10:15 a.m. for an online photo interpretation program of the Maine woods. This interactive program will be based on photos participants submit beforehand of things they have encountered out in the woods that they find puzzling or intriguing. These could be unusually shaped trees, trees with above ground roots, trees with unique bark textures, unusually decayed stumps, adjacent forests with quite different compositions, intriguing stone work, basically anything that catches the participants interest. The photos will then be put into a powerpoint that Tom will interpret.
Wessels is the author of several books including “Reading the Forested Landscape” and “Forest Forensics: A Field Guide to Reading the Forested Landscape” which help readers understand the human and natural history of their woods. There is a $10 suggested donation to attend
this program.
Maine Woodland Owners, previously known as Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine or SWOAM was formed in 1975 as an educational organization dedicated to providing knowledge and technical support for Maine’s small woodland owners. Its goal is to increase landowner engagement and long-term woodland stewardship to ensure the health of Maine’s forests. Maine Woodland Owners sponsors over 50 programs throughout the state each year to support woodland owners and stewards in managing their land.
This event is open to the public. To learn more about this program and to register visit www.mainewoodlandowners.org/events#wessels.
For more information about Maine Woodland Owners and visit www.mainewoodlandowners.org, or contact Jennifer Hicks, director of communications and outreach, at [email protected] or 207-844-0348.
