Invasive forest pests topic of workshop in Lisbon Falls July 29

LISBON FALLS — The Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District along with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will be presenting a workshop as part of the Invasive Forest Pest Outreach Programfor those interested in learning about the history of invasive pests in Maine, how to identify them, and how to go about reporting an infestation.
The Androscoggin Valley SWCD will be holding the workshop on from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, July 29, at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in the first-floor conference room.
The workshop is designed to help residents identify current and potential forest invasive pests and host species, to understand the threats these pests pose, and to learn how to report suspected pest sightings and damage. All participants will receive an information packet with fact sheets, species lists and other relevant information regarding these three workshop goals.
The workshop provides attendees with the chance to earn free CEUs from the Society of American Foresters Credits (Category 1-CF:2.0), Maine Board of Pesticide Control Credits (2.0), and the Maine Board of Licensure of Foresters (2.0 category 1).
Contact the district at 207-241-5377 or at info@androscogginswcd.org with any questions or to reserve a spot. Attendance is free to all who wish to attend.