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How do forests recover after logging?

U.S. Department of Energy grant supports UMaine study of forest recovery after timber harvesting led by Daniel Hayes, professor of geospatial analysis and remote sensing. University of Maine researchers will study what happens after a timber harvest — and how the forest grows back.

The findings could help forest managers better understand how harvesting affects the trees left behind and the next generation of growth. The research focuses on partial harvesting, a common practice in northern U.S. commercial forests that removes some trees while leaving others standing.

Led by Daniel Hayes, UMaine professor of geospatial analysis and remote sensing, the team will study a section of Howland Research Forest in central Maine that was harvested in August 2025. Researchers will compare it with a nearby area that was not harvested to see how logging changes the forest’s growth and recovery. umaine.edu

Mapbox announces location infrastructure for AI

Mapbox has introduced a new set of services and capabilities designed to give AI applications, agents and developer tools a more accurate understanding of the physical world. The location infrastructure enables AI applications and agents to understand locations, proximity, routes, and changing real-world conditions so they can provide more relevant answers and take more useful actions. www.mapbox.com