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Rangeley forest secures permanent protection, supports state climate goals

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RANGELEY, Maine (WGME) — Roughly 3,500 acres of forest in Rangeley is under permanent protection.

South Branch Forest will now guarantee access to visitors, enhance visitor experiences, and contribute to the state climate plan.

Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry and nonprofit “Trust for Public Land” are working together to preserve land.

Trust for Public Land says half the land will be used to preserve older forests and rare species.

The other half will be used for sustainable harvesting.