2002 Annual Report

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STEWARDSHIPMCHT took on 21 new holdings in 2002, bringing itstotal to 60 properties and 116 easements. To better manageits growing responsibilities, the Trust has hired a mid-coaststewardship associate (based in Somesville) and a part-timestewardship assistant on Vinalhaven.CHRIS HAMILTONCareful stewardship planning has helped to enhance MCHT's WitherleWoods Preserve.Staff and volunteers focused their attention on severalproperties during 2002. At the Witherle Woods Preserve inCastine, community members helped MCHT manage theforest to reduce fire and safety hazards and foster a greaterdiversity of flora and fauna. Following its acquisition ofWhaleboat Island in Casco Bay, MCHT completed abreeding bird survey, natural resource inventory and usesurvey. The Maine Conservation Corps further enhanced itspast successes at MCHT’s downeast preserves, improvingtrails at the Hamilton Cove, Boot Head and Western Headproperties. Staff workdays at Calderwood and Pond Islandshelped to create new trails, clear existing trails, and expandmeadows and views on these exquisite preserves.In Summer 2002, the Trust launched a newConservation Easement Registry to help ensure thateasements are well cared for over time. Land trusts, stateagencies and other easement holders can now voluntarilyenroll their easements in the Registry, an informationaldatabase that MCHT will maintain. The Registry helps toprovide a safety net and back-up layer of protection foreasements throughout Maine.20 Maine Coast Heritage Trust
ALDERMERE FARMAldermere Farm offered a diverse range of communityprograms in 2002 that gave area residents unprecedentedopportunities to learn about and enjoy MCHT’s 136-acreproperty in Rockport. A series of events (includingworkshops, guided nature walks, moonlit hikes and skis)afforded nearly 1,000visitors a chance to learnabout the property’svaried ecosystems. Newtrails to Lily Pond andPenobscot Bay (throughSpar Woods), and anetwork of skiing trailsthrough the grazingfields, proved popular with local snowshoers and cross-countryskiers. MCHT helped to promote sustainable agriculturalpractices by hosting two well-attended workshops onwoodlot management and the fundamentals of marketingagricultural products.A collaborative effort with the local nonprofitorganization Youthlinks brought in groups of young peoplefor six weekly visits to assist with such tasks as caring forcattle and making maple syrup.The end of the year brought further honors for the farm’sfamed Belted Galloway herd. Aldermere Lance and AldermereLiza were named National Grand Champion Bull and NationalGrand Champion Heifer, earning Aldermere Farm the NationalBelted Galloway Society’s Breeder of the Year award.General Manager Ron Howard prepares to show one of Aldermere’s prizewinningherd.Maine Coast Heritage Trust 21© SARA GRAY © SARA GRAY
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