Land trusts
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PublishedJuly 13, 2021
Proposed partnership would preserve over 300 acres in Windham
The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust and the town of Windham are working together to establish a conservation easement and permanently protect Lowell Preserve from development.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2020
Land trust looks to purchase Littlefield Woods on Chebeague Island
Owners of the 25-acre forest have offered it to Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust.
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PublishedMay 28, 2020
Shop sells protective gear for Land Trust
Town Landing Market has been selling masks, with all proceeds going to the Falmouth Land Trust.
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PublishedMay 8, 2020
Commentary: Portland-area land trusts working together to expand open space
We need you to connect with and support us as we provide the escape in nature that so many have enjoyed in recent weeks.
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PublishedMay 7, 2020
Our View: Mainers should explore alternatives to closed parks and beaches
While observing social distancing rules, we need to be creative about where we go to get outdoors.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2019
Commentary: To ensure respect for wildlife, rewrite conservation bond’s fine print
Damaging hunting and trapping practices should not be allowed on Land for Maine's Future properties.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2019
Coalition calls for state to borrow $95 million to get conservation ‘back on track’
Legislative approval and a referendum would be needed to borrow the money, which would be allocated under the Land for Maine's Future program.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2019
Maine maple sugar forest could still tap U.S. conservation funds
A prior effort to preserve Big Six Forest failed when a state land fund determined it lacked public access.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2019
Last Mills Cabinet nominee to come up for confirmation wins committee’s backing
Amanda Beal, who now heads the Maine Farmland Trust, gets a unanimous endorsement.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2019
Mills chooses head of farmland preservation group as agricultural commissioner
Amanda Beal grew up on a dairy farm in Litchfield and has served as president and CEO of Maine Farmland Trust since 2016.