10.4
Million acres in Maine’s Unorganized Territories, including the largest contiguous undeveloped area in the Northeast
650k
Acres of recreational lands, working waterfronts, and farmland conserved by Land for Maine’s Future
57
Fish or wildlife species listed as endangered or threatened under state or federal law
3%
Of Maine’s North Woods include some of the last remaining older growth forests in New England. These forests used to make up ¾ of the landscape
Protecting Maine’s North Woods: Explore What’s at Stake
Maine’s North Woods are vast, wild, and irreplaceable. Understand the region’s ecological significance and the policy challenges shaping the future of one of the greatest forested landscapes in the eastern United States.
Latest Maine Wildlife Conservation News
Areas of Focus
Protecting the North Woods
We advocate for balanced land-use decisions and protections to keep the North Woods intact, maintain public access for recreation, encourage development in existing towns, and maintain large, connected forest landscapes.
Trails & Recreation
Through policy advocacy, partnerships, and public engagement, NRCM works to identify collaborative, community-based solutions that invest in maintenance and expansion of trails, expand public access, and support our growing outdoor recreation industry.
Public Lands
Investing in public lands helps conserve biodiversity while providing places for recreation, wildlife habitat, and ecological resilience.
Animals & Habitat
We advance science-based policies that protect critical habitat for Maine’s iconic wildlife, support a diversity of species, and maintain healthy ecosystems across Maine.
Support Environmental Advocacy in Maine
Petitions & Action Alerts
View and sign current petitions to protect Maine’s environment. Your involvement can help turn petitions into real action.
Become a Member
A contribution is one of the simplest, most impactful ways to support environmental action in Maine.
Contact Your Elected Official
Speak up on the issues you care about. Your voice matters to the people making decisions.
Keep Up with Maine Forest & Wildlife Conservation News
Stay informed and ready to act when your help is needed to protect the nature and future of Maine.
Maine Land Conservation Wins
From helping secure long-term protections for large forestlands and ecological reserves to defending the Maine North Woods and advancing policies that conserve wildlife habitat and public lands, NRCM’s work has played a key role in maintaining Maine’s natural heritage for generations.
