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The University of Maine

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Maine forests

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Maine Forests: A Century Of Change, 1900-2000…And Elements Of Policy Change For A New Century, Lloyd Irland Jan 2000

Maine Forests: A Century Of Change, 1900-2000…And Elements Of Policy Change For A New Century, Lloyd Irland

Maine Policy Review

At the close of the 19th century, the state’s forest area was at an all time low; land ownership was changing rapidly with the emergence of new paper companies; a growing number of wildlife species were threatened; and widespread unease over the future of Maine’s forests was evident. Today a similar unease is evident. Many believe the state’s spruce-fir forest is being overcut; land ownership is changing rapidly; fear exists that the sustainability of Maine’s forests; and wildlife populations have been severely compromised. Given the similarity in circumstance, one might ask whether there has been any change over the past …


A Closer Look At Maine's Forest: Mainewatch Institute Conference Explores Sustainable Forestry Practice And Policy, Christopher "Kit" St. John Jan 1997

A Closer Look At Maine's Forest: Mainewatch Institute Conference Explores Sustainable Forestry Practice And Policy, Christopher "Kit" St. John

Maine Policy Review

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