[watershedmanagers] Chop and Drop Fisheries Enhancement Training

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Chop and Drop Fisheries Enhancement Training
Thursday, June 22, 8am - 12:30pm

Inside session:  Millar Arena, 94 Randall Ave, Houlton, ME
Field session locations: Jimmy brook (behind Millar Arena) and Burnt Brow Bridge, at the confluence of Captain Ambrose Bear Stream and Larry brook, Hammond.
Large wood in freshwater streams provide habitat features which are vital to the survival of native brook trout, Atlantic salmon and other cold water fish species.  Adding large wood to stream channels using the "chop and drop" method in conjunction with a timber harvest can create pools, provide cover for juvenile fish and enhance overall stream function.
These trainings are an opportunity for Licensed Foresters and Fisheries Biologists to meet the requirements of Maine Forest Service Rule Chapter 25; Standards for Placing Wood Into Stream Channels to Enhance Cold Water Fisheries.  This rule seeks to streamline the permitting process for landowners who wish to undertake voluntary wood addition projects in cooperation with state fisheries resource agencies.


Topics will include:

-        Stream Geomorphology - John Field, Fluvial Geomorphologist, Field Geology Services.

-        Forest Stream Ecology and the Biological Effects of Large Wood Additions - Merry Gallagher, Native Fish Conservation Biologist, Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

-        Standards for Placing Wood Into Stream Channels to Enhance Cold Water Fisheries - Tom Gilbert, Water Resources Specialist, Maine Forest Service.

-        Timber Harvesting Techniques and Forestry Regulation - Lauren Ouellette, District Forester, Maine Forest Service.

-        Funding Opportunities for Chop and Drop Projects - Chris Reidy, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
There is no fee for this training but preregistration is required.  Please click the link to register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=q6g_QX0gYkubzeoajy-GTr2f04OzNwJPqZ35cDpba9xUNlVJNDU2STdJNTJVTTJIRVg2OTZVMVBNWC4u

This training is approved for the following continuing education credits:
SAF - 4 category 1 credits
CLP - 1/2 day recertification
QLP - 4 continuing education credits
Master Logger- 4.5 CECs
Please direct any questions to Tom Gilbert at thomas.gilbert at maine.gov<mailto:thomas.gilbert at maine.gov> or at (207) 441-5282.


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