AMC Adds 4,311 Acres to Maine Woods Initiative

Authors

James McCarthy

Source

Mainebiz

Date

3-23-2015

Pages

6

Abstract

The Appalachian Mountain Club, in partnership with the Nature Conservancy, purchased 4,311 acres in two parcels on and around Baker Mountain in the 100-Mile Wilderness region near Greenville. The land will be used for recreation, habitat protection, and sustainable forestry. The transaction brings AMC’s conservation and recreation land holdings in the 100-Mile Wilderness region to approximately 70,000 acres.

Subjects

Appalachian Mountain Club, Wilderness areas, Nature conservation

Recommended Citation

McCarthy, James, "AMC Adds 4,311 Acres to Maine Woods Initiative" (2015). Maine News Index – MaineBiz. 6298.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_mainebiz/6298