A dangerous split and leaning tree over Junction Trail bridge was successfully and skillfully brought down this morning. Big thanks to Jimmy Wiles, of Squam Creek Tree Service, who led the effort with Archie Bonyun, Rich Lorenson and Dave Avery supporting!
Video credit: Archie Bonyun
Habitat conservation matters and here are three recent land conservation projects that safeguard important places that build habitat connectivity, protect notable habitat types, and preserve habitat for threatened wildlife.
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A Word from KELT on COVID-19
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust has been monitoring the evolving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation. Here are a few items our staff and Board want you to know.
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We suspect that you have received multiple messages on how to prepare for COVID-19. For those of you whose schedules and routines have shifted, there are outdoor places to be active while reducing your exposure.
We encourage you to find solace on the 25+ miles of trails across KELT's 12 preserves. Here are a few reasons why time spent in nature can be beneficial for your mental and physical well-being.
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BatBnB, a company that builds houses for bats and promotes bat conservation, selected the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) from a list of nominees to receive a state-of-the-art bat house. The competition, held by BatBnB, called on bat lovers and conservationists alike to nominate their “favorite local non-profit organizations.”
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“Because Maine Yankee never used the (Westport Island) parcel, they were conservationists without knowing it, and that’s a great thing. This is a type of bog that is not present on any of the trust’s other protected lands, so it is exciting to see that we are still able to complete new and surprising land protection projects after 30 years.”
Read MoreHelpful reminders and tips for enjoying the snowy preserve trails — includes a list of preserves with plowed parking lots!
Read MoreWith eleven preserves open year-round dawn until dusk for the public’s enjoyment, the land trust is committed to providing access to these public lands for low-impact and traditional recreation including hunting, where appropriate.
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