MCHT News
Stellar Year for Coastal Land Protection
In 2011, Maine Coast Heritage Trust enjoyed another stellar year of coastal land protection. Highlighting the year were over 40 land conservation projects totaling more than 2,000 acres, nearly 15 miles of coastline, and ten coastal islands (photo by Bridget Besaw). [read more]
Conservation Investment Firm Buys Schoodic Lands
MCHT is pleased that land adjacent to the Schoodic District of Acadia National Park is closer to a conservation outcome, thanks to Lyme Timber Company’s recent purchase. MCHT now holds an option for a conservation easement on the southern half of the property. [read more]
Bog Brook Blueberries in Transition
Traditionally managed using conventional practices, in 2011, the blueberry fields on MCHT's Bog Brook Cove Preserve began a transformation to organic. [read more]
Read the Summer 2011 Maine Heritage Newsletter
Maine Land Trust Network
Learn about the Maine Land Trust Network, a program of MCHT that builds and sustains the quality and effectiveness of land conservation organizations statewide, or find your local land trust.
Featured Story
Winter Wildlife Sightings Abound
While most visitors only venture to the coast of Maine during the warmest months, MCHT's Regional Steward Kirk Gentalen is busy capturing images and tracking wildlife throughout the year. Read more.
Other News & Information
- Maine land conserved at strong pace in 2011
(Portland Press Herald) - New Hampshire timber company buys 3,200 acres next to Acadia
(Bangor Daily News) - Weekend events aim to bring Maine kids outside
(Portland Press Herald) - Land trusts remind us of state's vitality
(Maine Sunday Telegram) - Maine conservation strong despite economy
(Waterville Morning Sentinel) - Land trusts provide critical role in state conservation movement
(Kennebec Journal) - Two islands added to federal wildlife refuge
(Bangor Daily News) - MCHT Program Helps Teens Feed Mainers
(Bangor Daily News) - Tattered economy has a silver lining for conservationists
(Los Angeles Times) - Aldermere Farm's annual art show, sale
(Village Soup) - Malaga Island's place in Maine history preserved
(The Times Record)
- Coastal Conservation Videos
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