Forest Society of Maine
Overview
Our Mission
The mission of the Forest Society of Maine is to protect and conserve Maine?s forestlands, including important natural areas such as lakes, rivers, and mountains. Working cooperatively with owners of working forestlands, FSM seeks to sustain the economic, ecological, cultural, and recreational values of the Maine woods.
Our Focus
Historic_Cultural (SWI); Open_Space (SWI); Urban (NI); Farm_Ranch (NI); Natural (VI); Recreation (VI); Water (SWI); Forests (EI)
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 6Part Time Staff: 1
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| Maine | Androscoggin, Aroostook, Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, Somerset, Waldo, Washington, York |
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Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 451,569 | 1,809 | 370,733 | 79,027 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.

