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Hi everyone,
Thought this might interest some of you here concerned about the plans for the Moosehead region, so I'm posting it. Brownbag Ecoforums are free to all; hope some of you can attend.
Best, Chris
Tin Mountain Eco-Forum to Focus on Huge Moosehead Lake Development Plan
Thursday, March 8th at Noon
Coleman Great Room
Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center
Bald Hill Rd, Albany, NH
Plum Creek’s Plans for the Moosehead Lake Region may be Paradise Lost. Tin Mountain’s monthly Eco-Forum brownbag lunchtime lecture series at noon on Thursday, March 8th at the Nature Learning Center in Albany will feature wildlife biologist Dr. Sally Stockwell, who will detail concerns that Maine Audubon has concerning Plum Creek’s development plans.
The Seattle-base timber company Plum Creek purchased 905,000 acres of Maine forestland in 1998 that includes over 60 miles of shoreline on Moosehead Lake. Late in 2004, the company announced plans to create the largest subdivision in Maine’s history – approximately 1,000 house lots, two resorts, three recreational vehicle parks, a golf course, a marina, four large commercial sporting camps, a 1,000-acre industrial park, and other enterprises -- on an array of high quality lakes and ponds. All development would be sited in the Moosehead Lake area, a gateway to Maine’s vast northwestern backcountry.
As the Conservation Director for Maine Audubon, Dr. Stockwell will discuss implications of the proposed Plum Creek development on wildlife and wildlife habitat in the Moosehead Lake region, especially relating to threatened and endangered species. Concerned that Plum Creek’s plan could seriously degrade the natural resources of the region, the undeveloped character of its expansive forestlands, and opportunities for nature-based tourism and recreation, Maine Audubon has studied the proposal extensively and met with Plum Creek representatives to learn firsthand about their plans.
Since the 10 million-acre unorganized territories in Maine are governed by the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC), it is that organization that will have to make the final determination based upon its standards and the comments it receives from the public and special interests. On January 17, 2007, LURC received a letter from Plum Creek's legal counsel stating that Plum Creek is contemplating amending its proposed concept plan for the Moosehead Lake region and requesting that public hearings be rescheduled.
The public is urged to attend the Eco-Forum each month to learn more about salient issues facing our natural environment and to hear the views of thought-provoking speakers.
Michael L. Cline, Executive Director
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
P.O. Box 1170
Conway, NH 03818
603-447-6991 (phone)
603-4473405 (fax)
Thought this might interest some of you here concerned about the plans for the Moosehead region, so I'm posting it. Brownbag Ecoforums are free to all; hope some of you can attend.
Best, Chris
Tin Mountain Eco-Forum to Focus on Huge Moosehead Lake Development Plan
Thursday, March 8th at Noon
Coleman Great Room
Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center
Bald Hill Rd, Albany, NH
Plum Creek’s Plans for the Moosehead Lake Region may be Paradise Lost. Tin Mountain’s monthly Eco-Forum brownbag lunchtime lecture series at noon on Thursday, March 8th at the Nature Learning Center in Albany will feature wildlife biologist Dr. Sally Stockwell, who will detail concerns that Maine Audubon has concerning Plum Creek’s development plans.
The Seattle-base timber company Plum Creek purchased 905,000 acres of Maine forestland in 1998 that includes over 60 miles of shoreline on Moosehead Lake. Late in 2004, the company announced plans to create the largest subdivision in Maine’s history – approximately 1,000 house lots, two resorts, three recreational vehicle parks, a golf course, a marina, four large commercial sporting camps, a 1,000-acre industrial park, and other enterprises -- on an array of high quality lakes and ponds. All development would be sited in the Moosehead Lake area, a gateway to Maine’s vast northwestern backcountry.
As the Conservation Director for Maine Audubon, Dr. Stockwell will discuss implications of the proposed Plum Creek development on wildlife and wildlife habitat in the Moosehead Lake region, especially relating to threatened and endangered species. Concerned that Plum Creek’s plan could seriously degrade the natural resources of the region, the undeveloped character of its expansive forestlands, and opportunities for nature-based tourism and recreation, Maine Audubon has studied the proposal extensively and met with Plum Creek representatives to learn firsthand about their plans.
Since the 10 million-acre unorganized territories in Maine are governed by the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC), it is that organization that will have to make the final determination based upon its standards and the comments it receives from the public and special interests. On January 17, 2007, LURC received a letter from Plum Creek's legal counsel stating that Plum Creek is contemplating amending its proposed concept plan for the Moosehead Lake region and requesting that public hearings be rescheduled.
The public is urged to attend the Eco-Forum each month to learn more about salient issues facing our natural environment and to hear the views of thought-provoking speakers.
Michael L. Cline, Executive Director
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
P.O. Box 1170
Conway, NH 03818
603-447-6991 (phone)
603-4473405 (fax)
