Title

"Maine Perspectives" piece calling for a state bond issue for acquiring public l

Authors

Douglas Rooks

Source

Maine Times

Date

1-28-1999

Pages

17

Abstract

"Maine Perspectives" piece calling for a state bond issue for acquiring public lands, as seems likely to be proposed by the Legislature. Maine has one of the lowest percentages of land in public ownership of any state (about 5 percent); it has less designated wilderness than New Hampshire; and it has no large federal park or preserve to attract tourism and provide a modest alternative for economic development.

Subjects

Public lands

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