Maine
Conservation group conserves more than 6,000 acres in Aroostook County
A conservation group introduced Wednesday it has bought greater than 6,000 acres in Aroostook County, that can quickly turn into a state wildlife administration space.
Tom Duffus of the Conservation Fund stated the Reed Deadwater/Juniper Brook property is adjoining to greater than 30,000 acres of conservation land. It options 3,000 acres of deer wintering space, and habitat for wooden turtles, wading birds, waterfowl, and brook trout. Macwahoc Stream, which runs via the land, can be house to uncommon Tomah mayflies and brook floater mussels.
And Duffus stated it is an important place to benefit from the outside.
“There are all kinds of searching alternatives, and actually a spectacular flatwater canoe journey for households,” he stated.
The Conservation Fund is serving as a bridge between landowner Herb Haynes and the Division of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The division plans to make use of Land for Maine’s Future funding, together with federal cash, to finish the acquisition subsequent 12 months.