Maine Forest Conservation Protects 27,000 Acres

In 2020, conservation partners began securing Maine’s Chadbourne Tree Farm; six years later, more than 27,000 acres of working forest are permanently protected from development. The forest remains open to the public

In a remarkable achievement, over 27,000 acres of forestland in western Maine have been safeguarded through collaborative conservation efforts. This extensive initiative spanned six years, bringing together environmental groups, state agencies, and local trusts. Preserving this land is vital for ensuring clean drinking water for more than 200,000 residents while supporting timber jobs and enhancing recreational opportunities and habitats for wil…

Maine Forest Conservation Protects 27,000 Acres

More than 27,000 acres of forestland in western Maine have been permanently safeguarded following a six-year collaborative conservation initiative. This project involved environmental organisations, state agencies, and local land trusts, aiming to protect working forests, drinking-water resources, and recreational access in the Bethel area. The achievement, reported by Maine Public, Bangor Daily News, and The […]