A Partial Inventory of Important Open Space & Outdoor Recreation Resources
Site / Program / Event
Description of Resources
Conservation Land - Recreation & Habitat
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Recreation Trails & Community Forest
Downeast Coastal Conservancy
Downeast Salmon Federation
Frenchman Bay Conservancy
DLLT protects 370,000 acres of forest , wildlife habitat , watersheds , and lakeshores that are part of a 1.4-million-acre international wildlife corridor between Maine and New Brunswick and sustainably manages a 55,678-acre Community Forest for wildlife habitat , sustainable forest products , and public recreation . Features include campsites , mapped trails with guides , and signage , education programs and community events .
DCC maintains public hiking trails on 12 conservation areas across a variety of settings including coastal islands , water trails , riverside walks , beaches , and mountains on the sea . Features include water access for swimming & paddling , birdwatching , hiking trails , picnic areas , interpretive information . Trails are mapped with guides and signage .
DSF stewards over 6,000 acres of conserved land and 43 miles of river and stream , most of which is open to the public for hunting , fishing , hiking , camping , or paddling . Several cabins are available for reservation by the public .
FBC currently protects 8,000 acres of ecosystems and traditional land uses , including forest , wetlands , coastline , mountains , an organic farm , working woodlot , wild blueberry fields , and waterfront along a wild and scenic river . FBC maintains 28 + miles of year-round public access hiking trails through conservation easements or owned preserves in 12 communities , with scenic vistas , sandy beaches , rocky coastlines and mudflats for recreation and commercial access for clam and worm harvesters .
Blue Hill Heritage Trust
BHHT protects over 10,000 acres of land for wildlife , recreation , scenic beauty , sustainable use and historical importance to sustain ecological and community health and protect traditional livelihoods . Features include mapped & signed trails , water access , interpretive information , picnic areas , and education programs & community events .
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