ORONO, Maine, Oct. 16 -- University of Maine issued the following news release:
U.S. Department of Energy grant supports UMaine study of forest recovery after timber harvesting led by Daniel Hayes, professor of geospatial analysis and remote sensing
Maine's forests support jobs, supply wood for homes and businesses, and provide places to hunt, hike and enjoy the outdoors. University of Maine researchers will study what happens after a timber harvest - and how the forest grows back.
A U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant announced Friday, Oct. 16, will support the project.
The findings could help forest managers better understand how harvesting affects the trees left behind and the next generation of growth. The research focuses on part...