Through the efforts of FSM and many project partners approximately 18,000 acres are being permanently protected. One part of the project has conserved more than 4,300 acres of forest surrounding Silver Lake and 12 miles of the Pleasant River. The other part is conserving the remainder, … [Read more...]
FSM Leads Project to Conserve 4,358 Acres Near Katahdin Iron Works
The Forest Society of Maine has conserved 4,358 acres of forestland surrounding Silver Lake and 12 miles of the West Branch of the Pleasant River in Piscataquis County, Maine. These lands are visited each year by thousands of people from Maine and afar for fishing, hiking, camping, paddling, … [Read more...]
Gulf Hagas – Pleasant River Project
March 2017: For more current information about this project see FSM's conserved lands page: Silver Lake - Pleasant River or the 2-part Gulf Hagas - Pleasant River project page. This project will provide permanent protection for approximately 18,000 acres. The project is focused … [Read more...]