St. John River Resource Protection Plan - Approved by the Land Use Regulation Commission - Maine Department of Conservation
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Publication
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Category
Specific Waterway Management Maine
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Publication Year
1982
Pages
57
Subject
A Resource Protection Plan for the St. John River in Maine near Allagash
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Abstract
"Preface
The St. John River, along with several of its major tributaries, have long been known to be of exceptional recreational value. Various management schemes have been suggested to maintain the special character of the river corridor, while allowing continued commercial forestry activities. In January 1979, the staff of the Land Use Regulation Commission proposed special recreation protection zoning for the St. John River and Baker Branch between Baker Lake and Allagash, as well as for other major rivers in the unorganized areas. At the request of several major landowners affected by these proposals, the Commission agreed to give the landowners the opportunity to voluntarily develop a resource protection plan for these rivers..."
The St. John River, along with several of its major tributaries, have long been known to be of exceptional recreational value. Various management schemes have been suggested to maintain the special character of the river corridor, while allowing continued commercial forestry activities. In January 1979, the staff of the Land Use Regulation Commission proposed special recreation protection zoning for the St. John River and Baker Branch between Baker Lake and Allagash, as well as for other major rivers in the unorganized areas. At the request of several major landowners affected by these proposals, the Commission agreed to give the landowners the opportunity to voluntarily develop a resource protection plan for these rivers..."
Description
This document is a resource protection and management plan created in conjunction with the Maine Department of Conservation and the Land Use Regulation Commission of Maine.
Topics Included:
- Land Use Activities
- Management
- Duration of Plan
- Maps
- Sensitive Areas
- Timber Harvesting Standards
- Mineral Exploration and Extraction Standards
- Administrative Areas
Topics Included:
- Land Use Activities
- Management
- Duration of Plan
- Maps
- Sensitive Areas
- Timber Harvesting Standards
- Mineral Exploration and Extraction Standards
- Administrative Areas
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1
