St. John River Forest

A Landmark Deal That Still Shapes Conservation

The purchase of forest along the St. John River represented a daring moment for the Maine chapter.

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Historic Deal in Maine's North Woods

The deal that changed the Nature Conservancy.

sustainbaleKyle & Jim, forestry experts. The Nature Conservancy
A Working Forest

Sustainable forestry keeps the forest wild... and working.

speciesCanada Lynx Bill Silliker, Jr.
A Living Laboratory

Researching Canada Lynx and American Marten habitat.

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Map

Conservation lands within the Upper St. John River watershed.

Feature story image: LandscapesThe beginning of a big day along the river. © TNC
Landscapes

Witness the St. John River Forest's collection of habitats, natural communities and landscapes.

Feature story image: ForestryForestry operations occur when the frozen ground better supports heavy machinery. This timing minimizes impact to the lands. © Amy Vitale
Forestry

The Nature Conservancy offers the forestry industry an example of a viable, sustainable logging operation in the St. John River Forest.

Feature story image: WildlifeA Canada lynx kitten. The Nature Conservancy is currently partnering with the University of Maine on lynx and American marten habitat research in the St. John River Forest. © TNC
Wildlife

At more than 180,000 acres, the St. John River Forest is a landscape-scale conservation project that plays host to an abundance of precious species and natural communities.

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Planning Your Visit

A true Maine adventure.

 

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