Our mission: "The Orono Land Trust exists to protect, manage and preserve portions of the natural environment in Orono and surrounding communities for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.  We work to balance conservation and development, extend and maintain trail systems connecting natural areas, encourage appreciation of natural habitats and ensure perpetual access to public lands and waters."

The Orono Land Trust was created in 1986 and over the years, dozens of property owners have created easements and rights-of-way with the Orono Land Trust.  Others have donated their property, or, in some cases, the land trust has purchased properties.  It is a wonderful way for our town to protect green space and ensure access to trails for future generations to enjoy.  

The OLT now preserves seven properties in fee (185 acres, owned by OLT), eight conservation easements, nine trail easements (306 acres) and stewards 857 acres of other private and public land.  These properties are located across Orono and Veazie--from the shores of Pushaw Lake to those of the Penobscot River, and many other properties in between, as well as property in Old Town.  The OLT maintains these properties and trails for public non-motorized use, including walking, skiing, snowshoeing, geocaching, and bicycling. It develops forest management plans and works with developers to preserve open space and trails.