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The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (abbreviated BTLT) is a volunteer-run conservation group based in Brunswick, Maine, United States.Established in 1985 and funded by its members, it owns many preserves and trail networks, and has assisted in the creation of town-owned parks and preserves.
Farms in the system attempt to maintain a healthy level of biodiversity by creating natural forest buffers, practicing sustainable harvesting techniques and by minimizing land fragmentation. [20] Tree farm systems in each state are self-governing and all work under specific guidelines developed by the ATFS's National Operating Committee.
The Maine Land Trust Network (abbreviated MLTN) promotes discussion among the eighty land trusts in Maine, United States. [1] It was established in 1995. [2]As of 2023, MLTN members have conserved over 2,685,000 acres (1,087,000 ha) of land, maintain over 2,500 miles (4,000 km) of hiking trails, and provide over 340 water access points.
On the 50th anniversary of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust in 2020, it listed 329 whole islands protected by conservation easements and 148 preserves available for public access, a combined total of 156,000+ acres including 99 miles of trail. [3]
Contour buffer strips used to retain soil and reduce erosion. A buffer strip is an area of land maintained in permanent vegetation that helps to control air quality, soil quality, and water quality, along with other environmental problems, dealing primarily on land that is used in agriculture.
Conservation technical assistance (CTA) has been the central activity of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) since it was established in 1936. NRCS field staff help landowners and farm operators plan and implement soil , water conservation , and water quality practices.
Erosion control is the practice of preventing or controlling wind or water erosion in agriculture, land development, coastal areas, river banks and construction. Effective erosion controls handle surface runoff and are important techniques in preventing water pollution , soil loss , wildlife habitat loss and human property loss.
Cacti are some of the low-water-consuming plants often used in xeriscaping.. Xeriscaping has the potential to reduce water usage and maintenance, improve biodiversity, lower pollution, as well as mitigate heat within urban areas; however, the effectiveness of this sustainable process has not been evaluated on a long-term large-scale basis.