The Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust (abbreviated CCLT) is a volunteer-run conservation group based in Cumberland, Maine, United States. Established in 1987 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 Cumberland and Chebeague Island.[2]
The trust's executive director is Penny Asherman, while its president is Rod Vogel.[3]
History
The trust, originally named Cumberland Mainland & Islands Trust, was formed in 1987 while a national movement was underway "to protect land for its natural resource value and enjoyment of the public."[2] Chebeague Island was then part of Cumberland, but it seceded in 2007;[4] as such, the trust changed to its current name.[2]
Since 1987, the trust has completed 31 conservation projects and 23 conservation easements, protecting over 1,000 acres (400ha).[5]
Properties
Basket Island, Casco Bay
Belvin, Chebeague Island
Berkovich, Cumberland
Broad Cove Reserve / Spears Hill Trail, Cumberland
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