Welcome to the Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands

If you want to explore Maine's great outdoors, you've come to the right place! Maine is legendary for its rock bound coast, the north woods, mountains, lakes, and rivers. All of these areas are represented in the one million acres managed by the Bureau of Parks & Lands.

 The Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks & Lands is pleased to announce this year’s Conservation Plate Holder Appreciation Days. On July 19 & 20, 2008, all occupants of vehicles displaying a Maine Conservation Plate will be admitted to Maine state park and historic site day use areas free of charge. Proudly display your
“Loon Plate” and enjoy Maine’s great state parks.

The Take It Outside website is Live! Take it Outside is an initiative led by Governor John E. Baldacci to encourage Maine's children and families to reconnect with nature. Take it Outside! is your one-stop shopping information source for year-round outdoor recreation opportunities in Maine. Here you will find everything you need to Take it Outside! and have fun in the great Maine outdoors.

Recently Published Reports

• 2007 Annual Report for Public Reserved, Non-Reserved, and Submerged Lands
  
  
• 2007 Allagash Wilderness Waterway Annual Report
  
  
• Final Report of the Governor’s Task Force Regarding the Management of Public Lands and Publicly-Held Easements

Management Plans

• Kennebec Highlands Public Lands (Plan in development - includes draft documents, meeting notices, meeting minutes, and related materials)
  
  
• Eastern Interior Management Plan (Plan in development - includes draft documents, meeting notices, meeting minutes, and related materials)
• Aroostook Hills Region Management Plan (Plan in development - includes draft documents, meeting notices, meeting minutes, and related materials)

• Complete list of Management Plans and Policies available online

Standing and Special Committees

• Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council
  
  
• Forest Legacy Committee
  
  
• Maine Trails Advisory Commitee

Mark you Calendar! -- SAVE THE DATE! 

Thursday, October 2, 2008 

Governor’s Conference on Youth and the Natural World

Augusta Civic Center

Augusta, Maine 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  gale.ross@maine.gov or 207-287-5266

On sale now is the Allagash Wilderness Waterway DVD Northrunner. Come discover the history of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (from its creation in 1966 to the present) with those who live and work there. Northrunner explores the history of this gem of a park in the middle of a working forest. Learn why this place is so revered – and engenders so much passion.