The
Saddleback
Base Lodge
The first "Maine
Mountain Conference" was held at the
The presentations at this
first Conference ranged from Mountain Geology and Groundwater Supply to Timber
Management; from the Ecology of the
In his opening remarks, T.
Tarpy Schulten, then
Chairman
of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, made a strong statement that is
worth repeating today, "This unthinking and undisciplined mass movement of
humanity (referring to hordes of hikers, campers, snowmobilers, homeowners,
land developers and speculators) must be molded into a resemblance of order and
control so that future generation of Americans will have the
opportunity
to enjoy the priceless fruits of our heritage easily available to us today, but
easily destroyed beyond enjoyment, if we do not act to preserve them."
In 1972 the Conference
planners were concerned about development of portions of the
recognizing
the sensitivity of
information
on the
Over 30
years later, these same concerns and
opportunities
resonate with eerie familiarity. The time is right for a second
Conference
to remind policy makers, legislators,
industry,
public interest groups, and the general public why
protection
in the 1970s; to review and assess the value and usefulness of the protections
now in place; to present and weigh new concerns and threats to Maine’s
mountains; and to explore new
opportunities
for preserving, conserving and
protecting
the mountains.
The Conference is hosted by Saddleback,
Maine
SPONSORS:
Appalachian Mountain Club,
Appalachian Mountain Club
Friends of
Friends of Bigelow
Friends of the
Sierra Club,
Tumbledown Conservation
The Wilderness Society
**Additional sponsors are welcome.**
QUOTES
"I look forward to the conference and I applaud you
all for coordinating it!"
Julie Hart, Conservation Biologist
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
"Thank you for your efforts to organize this very
important meeting."
Dan Lambert, Northeast Bird Monitoring
Coordinator American Bird Conservancy
"I wish you the best in this important endeavor for
Roy Van Til, Ph.D, Campus Economic Impact
Services LLP
Saturday,
Tracking
the Biodiversity of Maine’s Mountains,
Brooke Wilkerson, Maine Natural Areas Program Soils and Hydrology of the
Mountains, Dave Rocque, Maine Department of Agriculture
Where
Did 2700’ Come From? Thomas
Latest
Trends and Challenges with Large Scale Conservation Easements in the North
Woods and their Long-term Stewardship, Alan
Hutchinson,
Appalachian
Trail Vital Signs, Pam Underhill, Park
Manager, Appalachian National Scenic Trail Ecology of the Western High Peaks
Region of Maine, Peter S. McKinley, Conservation Biology and Planning
12:20 –
2:00 Lunch, View Poster
Displays and Exhibits, Meet Other Participants
Workshop A- Understanding the Mountains of
Aquatic
Biodiversity Of The
High-elevation
Bird Monitoring: Mountain Birdwatch, Julie
Hart, Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Potential
Effects Of Climate Change On Bicknell’s Thrush Habitat In Maine, Dan Lambert,
American
Bird Conservancy and the Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Acid
Rain In
University
The
Odyssey of Maine’s Appalachian Bedrock,
Douglas Reusch,
Workshop B - Community Voices of the
View
from the Tower, Scott Planting,
A
Contextual Atlas for the
Services,
LLP
A
Community-Based Conservation Strategy for the Mahoosuc Region, Marcel Polak, Spruce Mountain, Inc.
Workshop C - Future Visions for
Balancing
Windpower Development and Open Space Conservation in the Mountains of
Analytical
Approach, David Publicover, Appalachian
Mountain Club
Mountains
and Meanings: An Approach to Incorporating Cultural and Spiritual Perspectives
into
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Celebrating the Mountains of
Poetry
of Bald & Ragged Mountains"
6:30 PM
Dinner
Thoreau
Was Head of Fish and Wildlife"
Guided Hikes - Indicate
your interest on the registration form, more information will follow.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Conference
Website: www.matlt.org/conference.asp
Lodging
Information: www.rangeleymaine.com
Directions: www.saddlebackmaine.com/directions.asp
If you
have questions about the conference or
registration
please contact:
Phone:
Richard Fecteau - 207-778-0870
Email:
rfecteau@midmaine.com
Register
online: www.regonline.com/104385
REGISTRATION FORM
2006
Registration Deadline:
Register online: www.regonline.com/104385
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use email to keep you updated before and after the Conference
Limited
scholarships are available. If you are interested in being considered please
indicate here.______
Are you
interested in a Guided Hike on
Please
indicate your choice of workshop (1st Choice, 2nd Choice & 3rd Choice)
_____Workshop
A _____Workshop B _____Workshop C
CELEBRATING
THE MOUNTAINS DINNER (Friday, Oct. 20, 2006): Persons #___@ $35.00 each
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FEE (Saturday, October 21, 2006) $35.00 each +$_________
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DONATION TO MAINE MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE +$_________
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Make all checks payable to "Maine Mountain
Conference".
Please detach registration form and mail/fax with payment
to:
Elsa Sanborn, P.O. Box 8087, Bangor, ME. 04402
Fax: 207-945-6050
Join us for the first conference in 34
years devoted to the special problems and opportunities facing Maine’s
mountains. Scientists will report on what has been learned about the unique
nature of
mountain soils, hydrology, geology,
climate, vegetation and wildlife. Historians, land managers,
residents and planners will explore the
significance of our mountains and what the future may hold.
October 21, 2006 - Saddleback Ski Area
Lodge
Maine
Mountains: Special places. Special challenges.
MAINE MOUNTAIN
CONFERENCE 2006
Maine Appalachian Trail Club