Natural Resources Council of Maine

The plan will rezone six areas of the Moosehead region, which encompass 1,036 acres. These new zones account for just 6.1% of the roughly 17,000 acres initially envisioned for development under the original Plum Creek concept plan.

After years of debate and a recent effort to collect more feedback from the community, staff on the Land Use Planning Commission have recommended six new development zones for the Moosehead region, encompassing nearly 1,800 acres.

Lisa Pohlmann has guided the Natural Resources Council of Maine for more than a decade. Before that she served on the group's board of directors for many years, including in the role of president.

The Natural Resources Council of Maine is applauding a series of executive orders issued by President Joe Biden designed to tackle climate change.Among…

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