Portland Press Herald | September 23, 2018 | Jack Christie —
The Great Works Regional Land Trust conserves land across six towns in southern Maine, an area where undeveloped spaces are few and far between. Looking at a topographical map of the region, you may think these low-lying areas don’t have much to offer hikers.
Don’t be fooled.
The hills, valleys, rivers, ponds and woods in and around the Berwicks are home to a bounty of opportunities for hiking, rambling and strolling.
Since 1986, Great Works has protected more than 6,200 acres with more than 120 projects, and lists 19 properties as “public places” welcoming visitors. The land trust is also one of the 10 organizations working together on the Mount Agamenticus to the Sea Conservation Initiative, with the goal of conserving nearly 20,000 acres of natural land in the Mt. Agamenticus region.
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