“AMC’s Maine Woods Initiative: A New Model for Conservation in the 21st Century”

The Maine Woods Initiative (MWI) is the Appalachian Mountain Club’s strategy for land conservation in the 100-Mile Wilderness region. MWI is an innovative approach to conservation that combines outdoor recreation, resource protection, responsible forestry, and community partnerships. To date, AMC has purchased and permanently conserved more than 74,000 acres of forest land, created over 120 miles of recreational trails, opened three sporting camps to the public, established an FSC®-certified responsible forestry operation, and developed a partnership with local Piscataquis County schools.
Join AMC staff experts Susan Arnold (Vice President for Conservation), Steve Tatko (Director of Maine Conservation and Land Management), and Jenny Ward (Maine Business & Community Engagement Manager) as they discuss how MWI has become a new model for conservation through innovative programs. They will focus on three of AMC’s most impactful programs: sustainable forestry, fish habitat restoration for native Atlantic salmon and brook trout, and the establishment of the Maine Woods region as a Dark Sky ecotourism destination.
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