Maryland Environmental Trust Newsletter: June 2022

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Protecting Land Forever!

Two New Easements Protect Aspen Institute

Through two new conservation easements, on the Aspen Institute properties, MET protected 586 acres in Queen Anne's County. MET staff have been working with Aspen Institute and the University of Maryland for several years on to bring these easements to fruition. These easements protect extensive acres of farmland and scenic views from Carmichael Road, the East Wye River, the Wye Narrows and Wye Island Natural Resource Management Area. MET co-holds the easements with the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy.

New Edition of Landmarks Available Online

The latest edition of Landmarks features a review of MET's 2021 activities and programs including new protected easements properties, Keep Maryland Beautiful Program grant recipients, new faces at MET and more. Read the latest edition of Landmarks.

Partners Near You

Learn about protected places, explore Maryland spaces, or find something new. Check out MET's partners near you.

Park Quest 2022: Parks for Pollinators

Join Maryland Park Service as they kick off the 15th anniversary of this popular program with a variety of pollinator-themed quests in Maryland State Parks! One of the main reasons for pollinator decline is the loss of habitat. Parks are a great place to learn more about pollinators and the important habitats that support them.

Make a plan to visit and explore Maryland’s state parks and complete as many of the Park Quest activities as you can before October 31. Many of this year’s activities are self-guided and can be done at your own pace with your family. Learn more.

Check Out DNR's Online Forester

The Forest Service has important information to assist woodland owners and Maryland citizens with questions they may have about services being offered in Maryland including local contact infromation, Forest Conservation Act service providers, consulting foresters, licensed tree experts and more. The resources available online are provided by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service. If you have questions you can contact the Forest Service Headquarters Office in Annapolis at 410-260-8531. Learn more.

Sources of Information for Forest Stewards

Forest land can be managed for a variety of benefits, including timber, wildlife, recreation, and soil and water conservation. Learning who these sources of information and assistance are and what each can do for you is an important step you can take in the management of your forestland. This publication from the UMD Extension Office describes services offered to private forest owners by public agencies and private organizations in Maryland. Learn more.