Funding Round/Year:
2022
Project Sponsor:
Scarborough Land Trust
MNRCP Region:
Southern Maine
Location:
Scarborough
Total Cost of Project:
$272,391
MNRCP Award:
$118,000
Project Type:
Fee Acquisition
Project Description:
This project conserved 7.85 acres of land including approximately 2.8 acres of freshwater forested wetlands, with the balance consisting of forested upland. The property is mapped as part of a Habitat Connector Focal Area for the endangered New England Cottontail rabbit. It contains approximately 1,000 linear feet of unmapped ephemeral drainages and three confirmed vernal pools. The site abuts existing conserved land owned by SLT on its northern and eastern sides. SLT will retain and manage the site for its natural resource values and low-impact recreation.