The Upper Saco Valley Land Trust isn’t the only conservation group working hard to preserve natural beauty in the region.
Here are five others (in a nutshell). They represent just a sampling of the non-profits that involve hundreds of volunteer hours, thousands of dollars in donations, and many, many acres of land that have been set aside for future generations to enjoy.
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