Seeking Letters of Intent to Submit Proposal for 2026 CFRU Request for Proposals
The Cooperative Forestry Research Unit (CFRU) is seeking letters of intent for research proposals, with funding awards available in July 2026.
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American Marten: Refining the Umbrella Species Concept in Maine Final Report
The idea of an umbrella species, management for this species will also benefit the ecosystem as a whole, is an appealing one, especially through the lens of large-scale land management. Dr. Erin Simmons-Legaard looks at American marten in this context in the CFRU funded project.
Read more2024 Annual Report Executive Summary
While we’re busy putting the finishing touches on our 2024 Annual Report, we hope you enjoy this snapshot of some of our supported projects and their recent accomplishments. Stay tuned for our full report!
Read moreThe 91¸£Àû Spruce Budworm Lab provides population data for Maine’s forests
The 91¸£Àû Spruce Budworm Lab opened its doors in 2021 with support from the CFRU to monitor spruce budworm (SBW) populations. Sampling done by the 91¸£Àû SBW Lab during fall and winter is essential to identifying spruce budworm larvae (L2s) during their hibernation period before they emerge and begin feeding on foliage in the spring. […]
Read moreCFRU seeks research proposals now through January 5th, 2024.
The Cooperative Forestry Research Unit is seeking research proposals for funding beginning in the summer of 2024. CFRU research focuses on developing applied information/tools that member organizations can use to improve forest management and planning. Proposals and scope of work should address the interests and challenges forest managers face today and in the near future […]
Read moreRead up: Summer 2023 newsletter is available now- projects updates, new hires, and more
Click here to view our 2023 summer newsletter highlighting a variety of CFRU-funded projects and updates in an easy-to-read, condensed format. Many projects that were newly funded as of July 1 have hit the ground running with their work and are included in this newsletter. While we’re enjoying our summer and the fieldwork that accompanies it, our fall meeting […]
Read moreCFRU Request for proposals now open through January 13, 2023!
The CFRU is seeking research pre-proposals now through January 13, 2023. Pre-proposals will be ranked by our advisory committee and if selected, you will be asked to present an overview of your project at our winter meeting on January 26, 2023. If approved, we will ask you to submit a more detailed full proposal and […]
Read moreRead up on our research project highlights from 2022
Looking for a quick summary of CFRU project accomplishments? Check out our notes, summaries, and highlights from 2021. Want more details on the projects and their objectives? Check back soon – our 2021 annual report is due out in December 2022.
Read moreThe CFRU is hiring field crews for summer 2023 – apply by November 25th, 2022!
The Cooperative Forestry Research Unit is hiring for multiple positions for field crews to conduct measurements on long-term research sites throughout central and northern Maine. We are seeking two forest research technicians to conduct a variety of forest measurements as well as a bird technician to conduct sound and sight surveys early in the morning. […]
Read moreConnect With the Co-op: CFRU Fall Events
Listening Session: October 18th, 2022, 3:00PM – 5:00PM Plum Creek Room, Nutting Hall, University of Maine Orono Intended to connect researchers to our CFRU members, this event is open to all. We will be presenting results from a membership survey aimed at identifying the short-term research interests of our cooperative. This event is intended to […]
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