2002 Annual Report

MIDCOAST17 VinalhavenOwners of a 14-acre peninsula at the mouth of PerryCreek gave an easement to Vinalhaven Land Trust (VLT),with MCHT holding backup enforcement rights. Their giftis part of a comprehensive effort in which MCHT and VLThave worked with numerous landowners to preserve theunspoiled character of this remarkably undeveloped inlet.18 VinalhavenAn easement gift to the Vinalhaven Land Trust protectsa key parcel that is part of a “whole place” initiative alongThe Basin. The wooded, 44-acre property provides valuablewildlife habitat and contributes to the inlet’s natural beauty.19/20 VinalhavenAnother “whole place” on Vinalhaven benefited fromtwo generous donations protecting the largest island in SealBay and Winter Harbor. The owners of Penobscot Islandgranted 120 acres outright to MCHT and gave an easementon 7 remaining acres, ensuring permanent protection of anatural haven at the heart of this popular cruising ground.SUE VAN HOOKA recent easement on land at the entrance to Perry Creek helps to preserve theinlet’s wild and wooded shores.21 PenobscotMCHT secured a conservation easement protecting thescenic and ecological values of a key parcel lying on the BagaduceNarrows. The newly protected 20-acre parcel complementsprevious conservation work done in the vicinity.10 Maine Coast Heritage Trust