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The recently protected land includes some of the only self-sustaining, non-stocked wild trout ponds in the state.
It’s a big one!
PROTECTION OF THE VAST ANDROSCOGGIN HEADWATERS MEANS GOOD FISHING—AND GOOD BUSINESS
In New Hampshire, conservationists of all kinds are celebrating the resolution of a six- year effort to safeguard the forests and streams of the Androscoggin Headwaters. A deal with Plum Creek Timber this fall completes the permanent protection of more than 30,000 acres—the third-largest such deal in the state’s history. The same tranquil beauty that lures adventur- ous fishermen, paddlers, and hikers has long made the region attractive to private buyers seeking sites for second homes. Brokered by The Trust for Public Land, the new agreement will shield the property from development while ensuring the majority of the land remains open to public recreation and sustainable timber harvesting—both critical to the local economy.
26 · LAND&PEOPLE · FALL/WINTER 2014
NETTE COMPTON SELF-CONFESSED ‘WEIRD KID’ FINDS HER PLACE—AS A PLACE-MAKER
What first drew you to work in planning and design? I would say a lot of it actually started with my grandmother. She was really into gardening and design, and when I was little she and I would hang out with pads of graph paper and draw layouts for homes and gar- dens. Maybe I was a weird kid, but even then it wasn’t just about what would it look like, but how people would use the space. It helped me think about design in terms of interactions, and that really influenced how I think about public space.
How did you first get involved with The Trust for Public Land? I’m passionate about sustainable cities. Before starting this job, I worked for the parks department in New York City. One of my first projects there involved collaborating with The Trust for Public Land on a schoolyard in the Bronx. I taught the kids about playground design and plants—it remains one of my favorite professional experiences to this day.
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