The Rangeley Lakes region in Maine is set to undergo a significant conservation effort that will connect 78,000 acres of protected land to a larger network spanning 500,000 acres across central Maine and New Hampshire. The project, a collaboration between four leading conservation groups and a timber company, aims to preserve critical brook trout habitats, wildlife migration corridors, and restrict future development in the area. The effort, which is contingent on raising $62 million by 2026 largely from private donors, will also involve the replacement of culverts with open-bottom bridges and the implementation of sustainable logging practices. The conservation groups behind the project hope to create a haven for various wildlife species seeking cooler climates, including Canada lynx, black bears, and moose. By protecting these areas, the project aims to establish crucial conservation corridors that will facilitate species migration in response to climate change. The conservation effort is seen as filling a key gap in conservation land and providing a significant contribution to wildlife preservation in New England.
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