Eastern White Pine Health

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

white pine photo — Photo by WH Livingston, University of Maine

NE1601: Eastern White Pine Health and Responses to Environmental Changes

A USDA Multistate Research Project

Objectives:

Estimate losses associated with affected white pine trees.
Obtain essential information about pests, pathogens, site conditions, and climate associated with white pine health issues in the eastern US.
Develop management recommendations for improving white pine health and reducing economic losses.

white pine pic — Photo by Kara Constanza, University of Maine

Links:

Google Drive with Documents
A document folder in which you can view and/or upload your own publication reprints, pictures, and research project descriptions

Video on UMaine work on Caliciopsis

Eastern White Pine Health Google Group
A messaging service for professionals working on eastern white pine health. You are welcomed to join the group and share messages with others who are working on white pine health.