Orono Land Trust
Overview
Our Mission
The Orono Land Trust exists to protect, manage, comma, and preserve portions of the natural environment in Orono and surrounding communities for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. We work to balance conservation and development, extend and maintain trail systems connecting natural areas, encourage appreciation of natural habitats, and ensure perpetual access to public lands and waters.
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
Maine | Penobscot |
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Acres Conserved
State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
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Maine | 4,487 | 629 | 659 | 3,199 |
**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.