What happens to all the conservation that is a part of Plum Creek’s plan?
There are three primary parts to Plum Creek’s conservation package: • 29,500 acres surrounding the Roach Ponds – The Appalachian Mountain Club bought this land from Plum Creek on September 24, 2009. The State of Maine also acquired an easement on the land, so this land is now permanently protected and is unaffected by the pending appeal. • 15,000 acres around Number 5 Bog, south of Jackman – Although not officially part of Plum Creek’s Concept Plan, Plum Creek agreed to sell and has now sold 10,000 acres to The Nature Conservancy and 5,000 acres to the State of Maine. Therefore, this land is now permanently protected and is not affected by the pending appeal. • 363,000 acre conservation easement – Although the easement is not officially in place, the terms of the easement are now effective on an interim basis. Actual sale of this easement, for which Plum Creek will be paid $10 million, is contingent on final resolution of the appeal. If the appeal is successful and the development plan
