Resources

Wild Seed Project (Maine-based native plants and resources)

Native Gardening Blog 

• “Building Biodiverse & Climate Resilient Habitats”
• “Managing Meadows and Lawns for Beauty and Biodiversity”
• Recommended Native Plant Nurseries (or Sources) in the Maine and northeast region

National Wildlife Federation native plant-finder tool/app: nwf.org/nativeplantfinder

Wild Ones, a national organization that promotes native plants and native landscapes through educational programs and videos, is in the process of forming a new chapter in Maine, based in Camden. Spread the word and check out their website and programming.

Maine website

National organization website

North Haven Conservation Partners (NHCP), Peggy Mayfield, author: Invasives/Native Plants Brochure Link

From Peggy: “The brochure has been updated to reflect the new DO NOT BUY list and can be found on the NHCP website and at this link:”

https://northhavenconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Invasive-Plant-brochure-2023.pdf

Invasive Plant Management, Informational Resources, Agency Funding & Programs

July 10, 2025 Invasive Plant Workshop follow-up materials from Alyssa Gregory (Maine Forest Service, MidCoast District Forester; allyssa.gregory@maine.gov, (207) 441-2895)

• Knox Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District: Louisa provided us with an excellent overview of K-L SWCD programs and technical assistance opportunities. If you’re interested in learning more (or becoming a Certified Conservation Landscape) please visit the links below.
  • Conservation Landscape Certification: General Information & Checklists
  • Knox-Lincoln SWCD Technical Assistance
  • Knox-Lincoln SWCD Events and Workshops

• Forestry for Maine Birds (FFMB): FFMB integrates bird conservation with woodland stewardship. Woodland owners who choose to implement this program have a better chance of seeing an abundance of diversity of all the bird species who visit Maine. Our Stewardship Forester list has a bird icon next to foresters who have completed training through the program to include its components in their Woodland Resource Action Plans (WRAP)/Forest Stewardship Plans. [NOTE: plans are underway to set up a Forestry for Maine Birds workshop on-island in 2026]
• Merlin: the birding app hosted by Cornell Lab that we used during the hike:https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
• District Forester: everyone has a district forester! Anyone with 10+ forested acres (or groups/organizations/HOA/ road associations etc) can reach out for a woodland visit with their district forester. This link will bring you to the district forester map. There is a search feature for towns:https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/policy_management/district_foresters.html
• Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), Invasive Plant Factsheets: Chad, Karen, and Sam provided us with a lot of great information on invasive plant identification and control methods. The MNAP advisory plant factsheets offer info for identification as well as management that may serve as a reference guide. You can search by common or scientific name:https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mnap/features/invasive_plants/invsheets.htm
• MFS Publications: all of the books mentioned have virtual copies available for public access on this site (including Forest Trees of Maine and the most recent stumpage reports):https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/publications/index.html
• WoodsWise:  MFS ‘WoodsWise’ program offers cost-share for forest stewardship plans ‘Woodland Resource Action Plans’ (WRAP). Here is more info on the WoodsWise program:https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/policy_management/wwi.html
• Cost-Share application for WRAP:https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/policy_management/wwi/2024_wrap_application_fillable.pdf
• Forester: Woodland owners who are interested in a plan (WRAP), timber stand improvement, or a timber harvest should consult with a stewardship forester. This is a list of foresters who have requested to be on MFS site and have completed the MFS Stewardship Forester workshop:https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/policy_management/stewardship_foresters.html
• NRCS & Farm Service Agency: If you are interested in performing work to improve your woodland for wildlife, forest health, removal of invasive plants, or diversity of species and ‘levels’ (understory, midstory, & overstory)-consider contacting NRCS. They can assist with technical assistance and may have funds available to help do the work soon:https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/maine