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 MET's Summer Retreat at Parkers Creek
In late June, the American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT) hosted the Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) Board and staff for a summer retreat. The retreat began with a presentation by ACLT Executive Director Greg Bowen, who also serves as Vice Chair on MET’s Board of Trustees. He highlighted the positive impacts of the land trust’s work in Calvert County, specifically within the Parkers Creek and Governors Run watersheds. Greg’s presentation included a detailed overview of ACLT's initiatives, such as on-site solar projects, community farming efforts supporting local food banks, and a range of recreational opportunities. These include guided canoe trips and 26 miles of hiking trails, which exemplify the breadth of ACLT’s contributions to the community and environment.
Following the presentation, attendees enjoyed a hike around ACLT's farm and explored the flourishing food forest. The retreat provided an opportunity for MET staff and board members to deepen their understanding of ACLT’s impactful work. They gained valuable knowledge about meadow restoration efforts, including the challenges faced and the significance of these initiatives. MET hopes to share such useful information with our easement landowners.
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Bats are one of Maryland’s most valuable natural resources. Contrary to folklore, all the bat species found in Maryland eat only insects. They are an integral part of the food chain and also provide benefits to humans. This fact sheet, from the University of Maryland Extension, describes the important role bats play in controlling insects and will provide information that can be used to attract bats to your area. Read more.
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New Resource Provides Guidance for Wood-turtle Friendly Forest Management
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO), and the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI) have released a new resource that provides guidance for forest managers to support wood turtles on their woodlands. "Wood Turtles: Conservation Considerations for Forest Landowners" recommends voluntary actions that managers of working forests in the Northeast can take to help conserve the species, which has experienced population declines across its range. Read more.
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Wildlife Problems?
Encountering wild animals usually fills people with excitement and wonder. However, there are times when being face-to-face with nature poses a new set of problems. The Wildlife and Heritage Service, at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, has provided links to information on how to deal with nuisance wildlife and sick, injured or orphaned wildlife. Learn more.
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SUPPORT the long term stewardship of more than 1,100 conservation easements held by Maryland Environmental Trust with a tax deductible contribution to the MET's Stewardship Fund.
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