Maine’s forests are vulnerable to wildfires and a spruce budworm outbreak

“The Maine Forest Service protects Maine’s 17.5 million acres of forestland, covering 89 percent of the state, including the vast Unorganized Territory — one of the largest undeveloped areas east of the Mississippi River. These forests, critical to Maine’s economy and outdoor heritage, face growing threats from wildfires and pests.” – Bangor Daily News