Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust
AbbreviationBTLT
Founded1985 (39 years ago) (1985)
TypeNonprofit
HeadquartersBrunswick, Maine
Location
  • U.S.
Area served
Southern Maine
ServicesConservation
Executive Director
Steve Walker
Websitehttps://www.btlt.org/

The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (abbreviated BTLT) is a volunteer-run conservation group based in Brunswick, Maine, United States. Established in 1985 and funded by its members, it owns many preserves and trail networks, and has assisted in the creation of town-owned parks and preserves. The trust, one of eighty land trusts in Maine,[1] covers the towns of Brunswick, Topsham and Bowdoin.[2]

The trust's executive director is Steve Walker,[3] while its president is Emily Swan.[4]

History

Since 1985, the trust has conserved over 3,100 acres (1,300 ha) of land.[2]

Properties

As of 2024, the trust owns the following 44 conservation lands:[5]

Brunswick:

Topsham:

Bowdoin:

See also

References

  1. ^ Journal, Alex LearSun (January 13, 2020). "Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust surpasses 1,000-acre protection benchmark". Press Herald. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Mission & History". Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Land trust to purchase property on Pleasant Hill Road". Press Herald. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "Leadership". Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  5. ^ "Protected Properties". Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust. Retrieved April 12, 2024.