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AMERICAN CHESTNUT TREE

Aug 8, 2013 | News

The first Chestnuts were planted in the Wildlands in 2012, by volunteers and staff. Some of them are now 20 feet tall. By later in this century, they will tower over the Wildlands. As of 2025, chestnut plantings have continued and there are now more than 500 trees....

GREAT POND MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION TRUST ANNUAL MEETING 2013.

Aug 5, 2013 | News

  August 4, 2013. Members of the Trust gathered at the new Trust Headquarters on the shores of the Penobscot River in Bucksport to share picnics, sample delicious desserts, and, yes, deal with official Trust business. Trust President Sarah LeVine opened the...

NEW BRIDGES NOW READY IN WILDLANDS

Jul 22, 2013 | News

June 21, 2013. Steward Brian Keegstra gathered his first crew of volunteers for dismantling the rotting wooden bridge over Hothole Stream – first of two bridges to be replaced this summer. Special thanks to Brian, Geo Atwood, Gene Behrenshauser, Dan Rhodes, and...

To the Summit! Campaign

Jun 30, 2013 | Gallery, News

June 29, 2013. Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust uses the occasion of festive Orland River Day to announce the launch of the public phase of its campaign to purchase new lands, including the summit of Great Pond Mountain itself. In the pictures here, Honorary...

NEW BRIDGES IN WILDLANDS

Jun 21, 2013 | Gallery

June 21, 2013.  Brian Keegstra and his crew dismantle the first of several aging bridges in the Wildlands. Helping Brian are Geo Atwood, Dan Rhodes, Gene Behrenshauser, and John Wedin.  Behind the camera and drawn into the fray on occasion is Hans Krichels. Fresh...