Over 27,000 Acres of Western Maine Forest Permanently Protected for Public Use

More than 27,000 acres of forestland in western Maine have been permanently protected through a collaborative conservation effort. The initiative took six years and involved environmental groups, state agencies, and local trusts working together. The protected land is expected to help safeguard drinking water for over 200,000 residents. It will also continue to support timber jobs while expanding recreation options and wildlife habitat. The land is open to the public.