12/26/2007
from the Kennebec Journal
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HALLOWELL Fire that cut communications labeled arson
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State's schools chief to parley
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The plan offers substantial benefits in the areas of conservation, wildlife management, habitat protection, sustainable forestry, tourism, recreation, job growth, enhanced infrastructure development and overall economic growth.
By establishing the nearly 400,000-acre easement, Plum Creek will protect and perpetuate critical and diverse habitat, enhance wildlife management, facilitate research and promote sustainable eco-tourism.
The economic value of the conservation easement is substantial. Better yet, Maine citizens do not have to pay the acquisition costs of the easement.
The plan will attract more tourists, jobs, money and economic development to the region and the state. Tourism is a growing and important aspect of Maine's economy.
Plum Creek has a proven record in allowing access and recreation on their lands. They have committed time, money and equipment in the development of the existing Interconnected Trail System and ATV trails systems.
Plum Creek's plan is consistent with the highest recognized standards of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, creating incentives for outstanding management, stewardship and sustainability.
Plum Creek's plan exhibits the type of investment we want to attract and promote in Maine.
Jim Murton, President
Raft Maine Association




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Is it really necessary to launch personal attacks on anyone who disagrees with your views? I have little doubt that you would have been equally effusive in praising Mr. Murton's courage and noble qualities had his association come down on your side of this issue.
Jack,
Does the last quote in your piece mean that you now want to eliminate whitewater rafting in northern Maine? Is there any business or industry that you will consent to allow in the Moosehead Lake region?
You also quote AMC. Hasn't AMC announced its support of the Conservation Framework that would take effect upon LURC's approval of Plum Creek's rezoning application?report abuse
Again and again folks who support Plum Creek have the courage, common sense, responsibility, and confidence in their opinions to step-up and speak-up, using their real names, address, organizations, and relationships to those organizations that they represent. And I know the majority of Mainers and LURC discount the anonymous comments, from those on either side, that wade into this debate from the pure, remote, wilderness of the Internet.
However, we need to call our State Reps to be sure this does not go into the black hole wilderness, stall and interveners’ Death (to any development) Valley .report abuse
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