Background
Maine's mountain regions are important natural resources and their value is particularly important because of their scarcity. Mountain areas above 2,700 feet account for only 6/10th of 1% of the state's total land area. Maine’s Land Use Regulation Commission’s current land use plan states "Mountains and the scenic, natural, recreational, economic, and other values they possess are a limited resource in Maine."
Major Threats Affecting Our Natural Landscape
Maine’s Northern Forest Is In Danger
Shifting Ownership and Development Pressures