Have you ever experienced the solitude of hiking for miles without seeing any buildings? On the other hand, have you ever watched wildlife try to cross a busy road? Experiences like this highlight how meaningful an interconnected landscape is for people and animals. That’s why the Forest Society of Maine (FSM) is thrilled to announce that two of our newest conservation projects in … [Read more...]
Nordic skiers welcome at Nickerson Tree Farm
By Erica Cassidy Dubois, FSM Forestland Steward Printed in the Piscataquis Observer and Moosehead Matters The Forest Society of Maine welcomes Nordic skiers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the trails, this winter, at Nickerson Tree Farm in Greenville. Located behind the Moosehead Lake Region Visitors’ Center—just a few miles south of town—the tree farm offers a 2.3-mile network of … [Read more...]
Renewing LTA Accreditation
FSM is currently renewing its Land Trust Alliance (LTA) accreditation. The Forest Society of Maine became a nationally accredited land trust in 2009 and attained accreditation renewal in 2014. Accreditation must be renewed every five years. Read more about accreditation. There is an opportunity for the public to make comments and we invite you to participate. Learn more about the accreditation … [Read more...]
Moosehead Region Update
Recently a request was submitted to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) by Weyerhaeuser, a forestland owner in the Moosehead area, to dissolve the terms of the Moosehead Lake Region Concept Plan. The Concept Plan, which was approved by LUPC’s predecessor agency in 2009, re-zoned approximately 17,000 acres around Moosehead Lake for commercial, industrial, residential, and resort … [Read more...]
The bee tree blooms
When you step outside the FSM office right now, you’ll likely notice the sweet scent of the bee tree wafting on the breeze. There are quite a few bee trees, more commonly known as linden or basswood, in our downtown Bangor neighborhood. They’ve grown tall enough to shade the sidewalks and grace us with their pleasant scent for a week or so each summer. Clusters of whitish-yellow blossoms, five … [Read more...]
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