AUGUSTA (AP) — Conservation officials are expecting a colorful fall foliage season in Maine.

Bill Ostrofsky of the Maine Forest Service said he’s expecting vibrant colors given the vigorous healthy foliage on the state’s maple trees and the moderate summer weather.

In its first weekly foliage report of the season, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry reported that the northernmost part of the state is already experiencing subtle color changes.

“The native maples, particularly the red and sugar maples, which are considered to provide the great backdrop of seasonal color, have vigorous, healthy foliage with no notable problems. Given our moderate summer weather, and allowing for this trend into the fall, I expect an outstanding vibrant show, overall,” said Ostrofsky.

But the peak season is still weeks away. The colors typically reach top form from early to mid-October.

Foliage reports can be found at www.MaineFoliage.com .