community forest project grand lake stream, maine
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Community Forest Project
Grand Lake Stream, Maine
The mission of the
Downeast Lakes Land Trust
is to ensure the long-term economic
and environmental well-being of the
Downeast Lakes region through
the conservation and exemplary
management of its
forests and waters.
Downeast LakesForestry
Partnership
A project of the Downeast Lakes Land
Trust and the New England Forestry
Foundation
largest tannery in the world 1870-1898
world class fishery
mammal survey
intern programs
fifth year of loon monitoring
education
Key features of a successful community forest program:
The community benefits from resources conserved.
Community members support a conservation ethic and take pride in managing land for future generations.
Diverse viewpoints are respected and incorporated into the master plan. A combination of working forests, special management areas, and ecological reserves create a balanced approach.
DLFP Project Endorsed by:
– Domtar Industries Inc.– Down East Resource Conservation &
Development– Ducks Unlimited
– Governor John Elias Baldacci– Grand Lake Stream Guides Association– Grand Lake Stream Historical Society
– Grand Lake Snowmobile Club– Maine Audubon Society
– Maine Professional Guides Association– Maine Sporting Camp Association
– National Wildlife Federation– Neal & Associates
– Northern Forest Alliance– Orland Dwelley & Sons, Inc.
– Passamaquoddy Tribe– Princeton Rod & Gun Club
– Quebec Labrador Foundation– Representative Anne C. Perry
– Representative George H. Bunker Jr.– Senator Kevin Shorey
– Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine– State of Maine, Department of
Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands– State of Maine, Department of Inland
Fisheries and Wildlife– The Nature Trust of New Brunswick
– The Nature Conservancy– U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department
of the Interior, Gulf of Maine Coastal Program
Photo credits:
Ben BrouwerShannon CampbellKaren Hollingsworth
Ed McGrathJanet McMahonDebbie TobeyJeff Toorish
Barbara Wheaton
Thank you!