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More than a dozen prominent leaders from wide range of private-sector companies to nonprofits and agencies retired last year, ushering in a new wave of leadership in Maine.
Most conserved lands stay on the local tax rolls and provide public access to the outdoors.
The ambitious 30 x 30 goal is part of President Biden's climate agenda. It's also a target in Maine, the most heavily forested state in the country. And there's cautious optimism the target can be met.
MCHT will manage the newly protected land with scientific assistance from Schoodic Institute.
The islands of Little Whaleboat West, Nate and Tuck are now protected under the Maine Coast Heritage Trust.