Fryeburg Town Forest

Conservation Easement

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November 20, 2024

Introduction

Fryeburg Town Forest, a 62.9-acre land in Fryeburg, ME, is a beloved place to the residents of Fryeburg. The Town of Fryeburg, in its desire to conserve this land and what makes it special, donated a conservation easement to the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust. 

About

Fryeburg Town Forest contains 28 acres of softwood, 16 acres of hardwood, 21 acres of mixed forest, and 4 acres of fields. The land is located within the Upper Saco River Focus Area, which protects the area's natural wetland inhabitants. The conservation agreement protects:

  • A Silver Maple Floodplain Forest.
  • Scenic enjoyment from the Saco River and Fryeburg's Main Road.
  • Open space, particularly conserving the productive forest land, productive soil, and the forest's capacity to produce economically valuable forestry products.
  • AA and A-rated water quality from the Saco River.
  • A one mile trail loop.

State(s): NH
Town(s): fryeburg
Acres: 62.9
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