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 Protecting Land Forever!
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 Garrett County Easement Protects Forest
In December, MET's conservation easement program had the privilege of working with landowners to protect six properties across the state. Among the six properties was an 81- acre mostly forested tract (pictured above) adjacent to Savage River State Forest in Garrett County. Bob Martin has owned this property for many years and, loving the wild nature of the property, wanted to ensure it remains forested and continues to provide habitat for wildlife.
All told, MET protected 1,987 acres of forest, farmland, and wetlands across Maryland in 2022. Conservation-minded landowners are the heart of MET's work. MET is thrilled to have partnered with many generous individuals and families to protect our natural resources for future generations.
Planning on Changes to Your Easement Property in 2023?
If you plan to make changes to your property that is protected by a conservation easement with MET, please contact MET’s stewardship staff. Easements sometimes require advance notification and/ or written approval for certain activities. It may take a minimum of 30 days for MET to review and approve the proposed activities. Please contact MET’s stewardship program staff, Jon Chapman or Josette Markline, to discuss your plans.
For more information about MET's board of trustee meetings, or for a list of MET's 2023 board meeting dates please visit our website.
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Learn about protected places, explore Maryland spaces, or find something new. Check out MET's partners near you.
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Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real time. Each February, for four days, the GBBC invites people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting them to the GBBC. These observations help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of their annual migrations. Learn more.
To learn more about the 450 bird species have been documented in Maryland visit DNR's Maryland Birds page.
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Groundbreaking Wild Turkey Research Set to Begin in Maryland
This winter, DNR is kicking off the first comprehensive study of wild turkeys ever conducted in the state. The 3-year research project aims to answer many questions about factors potentially impacting turkey populations. Beginning in January 2023, wild turkeys will be captured and outfitted with leg-bands and/or GPS radio-transmitters. DNR staff will monitor the birds throughout the year and collect data on survival, reproduction, movements, and habitat use. Learn more.
DNR is asking for the public’s assistance by reporting via online form any turkey flocks they see during the winter.
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25 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in Maryland
If spending more time outside is your New Year's Resolution, there's plenty to do here in Maryland. Maryland's varied terrain and climate mean there's a way for everyone to get outside and have some fun — whatever the season. Our partners at the Maryland Department of Tourism put together a great list of 25 Things to Do Outdoors in Maryland.
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