Pine Belt, Inc. will be conducting a 2016 Aerial Forestry Herbicide Release Program for Katahdin Forest Management and Seven Islands Land Company in Maine, beginning on or about August 25 and continuing until about September 15, depending on the weather. The purpose of the program is to release high value seedlings and saplings from weed competition.
The following herbicides will be used: Rodeo (Glyphosate) and Arsenal AC (imazapyr). These herbicides act specifically on plants and have been tested rigorously for adverse affects to humans, wildlife, and the environment. Signs identifying the areas as an herbicide treatment site will mark all treatment sites.
Seven Islands Land Company's 2016 Program will involve application to approximately 55 carefully selected sites in Aroostook, Somerset, and Piscataquis Counties in the towns of T12R15, T11R15, T11R16, T10R16, T10R15, T10R6, T10R7, T5R15, T9R13, T8R13, T7R14, and T6R15. Additional information can be obtained from Christopher Nichols at (207) 947-0541.
Katahdin Forest Management's 2016 Program will involve application to 11 carefully selected sites in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties in the towns of T3R11, T3 Indian Purchase, T4 Indian Purchase, T5R11 and T6R13. Additional information can be obtained from Scott Joachim at (207) 723-2118.
All applications will be completed in accordance with an EPA registered product label and in compliance with all regulations of the Maine Board of Pesticides Control, and Maine DEP's General Permit - Discharge of Pesticides. Information on the regulation and use of herbicides in Maine is available from the Maine Board of Pesticides Control at (207) 287-2731. Herbicide information may also be obtained from the Maine Poison Control Center at (800) 442-6305. Additional information may also be obtained from Pine Belt through Ron Lemin (207) 944-6160.
Aug. 20, 2016
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