SELT and the Merrymeeting Lake Association completed a public opinion survey between April 23 and May 29, 2024 to capture the priorities of community members with regards to ongoing conservation […]
Merrymeeting Clean, Forever – Survey Says! Read More »
If you’ve explored Birch Ridge Community Forest recently, you may have noticed (or heard) various land management activities happening around the property. Guided by the Management Plan adopted by the
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Breaking trail news! The brand new and up-to-date trail guide and map for Birch Ridge Community Forest is now available to download to your device or to print and fold!
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Stewardship updates from Birch Ridge Community Forest and Collins Family Forest It’s been a busy few months of stewardship and land management in New Durham. Below is a rundown of
What’s Happening at Merrymeeting Lake? Read More »
If you have spent time at Merrymeeting Lake lately, you may have noticed changes along Birch Ridge due to recent management activities. The cut that you see is a prescribed
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Recent Purchase of Stell and Young Tracts Enhances New Durham Property On April 28, the Southeast Land Trust (SELT), completed two closings on the Stell and Young parcels in New Durham. The separate
SELT Adds One Square Mile of Land to Birch Ridge Community Forest Read More »
Last week, another step was taken towards completing the community’s exciting vision of Birch Ridge Community Forest with the installation of the new Birch Ridge sign at the trailhead. None
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LCHIP awards $4.1 million to Support Natural and Historic Resource Projects Statewide NEW DURHAM – The Board of Directors of the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) has announced
SELT Celebrates $200,000 Grant Award to Expand the Birch Ridge Community Forest Read More »
Volunteers and SELT staff took to Birch Ridge Community Forest to begin construction of a new trail system, which will give the public the opportunity to enjoy this remarkable land.
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