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July 11, 2008

Plum Creek Submits Response Comment Letter to LURC

Comments show significant agreement as well as areas that require change

GREENVILLE, Maine — Plum Creek today submitted comments to the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) on a set of amendments for its Plan for the land it owns in the Moosehead Lake region of the state. The LURC-generated amendments were issued after two days of public hearings in May 2008.

"Plum Creek is pleased that we agree with LURC on the majority of their amendments to the Plan," said Luke Muzzy, project manager for Plum Creek. "However, there are also issues that we need to have clarified and some amendments that are not completely workable. We've always said that we wanted to meet as many interests as possible with this Plan, including Plum Creek's. We are at a point in the process where Plum Creek must inform LURC what is specifically required for the company to move forward with a final Plan." Complete Story

April 27, 2007

Plum Creek Submits Revised Plan to LURC

Plan includes concessions to opponents and retains popular conservation elements

GREENVILLE, Maine — Plum Creek today submitted its revised Concept Plan for the land it owns in the Moosehead Lake region of the state to the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC).

Plan revisions are based on feedback gained from several scoping sessions, meetings with LURC staff, and from numerous other groups and individuals. The revisions are intended to respond to those comments and requests for change in order to meet as many interests as possible including Plum Creek's interests as the landowner.

"The company has made substantial revisions to the Plan," said Luke Muzzy, land asset manager for Plum Creek. "The revised Plan takes a zoning approach that is closer to LURC's current prospective zoning model. Additionally, the new Plan increases the permanent conservation and wraps it around development areas to prevent sprawl; protects wildlife resources; guarantees public access and long-term economic opportunities; and relocates considerable development away from sensitive shoreland and into a resort area. It also replaces some waterfront lots with conservation and creates the potential for nature-based tourism.

"As a lifelong resident of the area, I've watched this region evolve without planning and it is piecemeal and uncoordinated," added Muzzy. "This Plan provides an alternative to that. While our new Plan can't possibly address all interests and requests, we hope it moves closer toward meeting the needs of some of our opponents while continuing to meet a broad array of conservation, economic development and public objectives."
Complete News Release

March 1, 2007

Plum Creek Plan Submission Expected in March or April

Plum Creek continues to work on revising its proposed Plan for its land in the Moosehead Lake region. Progress is being made through conversations with LURC staff and other stakeholders. The Plan basics are firm but details are still being worked out for the changes in development, conservation and zoning.

The Plan will not be submitted at the end of February as previously planned to allow for more time to work out the details. It is expected to be submitted to LURC in March or April, as soon as all the details are final and the new maps prepared.

The revisions are intended to meet as many interests as possible, including Plum Creek's. While the revised Plan cannot address all interests and requests, the company hopes these revisions will move the Plan closer to the needs of some opponents and continue to meet conservation, economic development and public access objectives.

February 7, 2007

Plum Creek contributed $85,800 to community organizations in Maine during 2006

FAIRFIELD, Maine – Plum Creek provided more than $85,800 in financial support to dozens of community organizations across Maine in 2006.

The Plum Creek Foundation contributed grants to 10 non-profit programs. The company also provided additional community support through other non-foundation sources, including a program that matches employee volunteer hours and individual contributions to local, qualified non-profit organizations. Each year, Plum Creek and its employees also support the local United Way campaign. During 2006, Maine employees' donations to local campaigns, with a match from the Plum Creek Foundation, totaled $20,920. United Way distributed these funds to a variety of non-profit organizations in Maine.
Read More

November 27, 2006 Kingfield Irregular
Foundations contribute $14,500 to CVA

CARRABASSETT VALLEY -— Thanks to the generosity of the Plum
Creek Foundation and the William R. Hill Private Foundation
Carrabassett Valley Academy is developing a new course in
environmental science. The William R. Hill Private Foundation
answered a challenge match from Plum Creek and granted
$10,000 to the environmental science program. The Plum Creek
Foundation granted $4,500. Both grants will be used to purchase
textbooks and laboratory supplies that will be used in the course.
Complete Story

November 4, 2006_ Bangor Daily News
Plum Creek Timber donates land
By Diana Bowley Bangor Daily News
GREENVILLE - Plum Creek Timber Co. has agreed to donate 25 acres of
its land in the Moosehead Lake region for affordable housing regardless of
whether the company's development and conservation plan is approved by
the state's Land Use Regulation Commission. Complete story

October 25, 2006
The Nature Conservancy and Plum Creek Sign Agreement to Permanently Conserve Nearly 345,000 Acres in Northern Maine
BRUNSWICK - The Nature Conservancy and Plum Creek have signed a definitive purchase and sale agreement to conserve nearly 345,000 acres in northern Maine. The intent to pursue this transaction was announced in March by The Nature Conservancy, Appalachian Mountain Club, Forest Society of Maine and Plum Creek as part of a broader Conservation Framework.

When completed, the transaction would represent one of the largest land conservation projects in Maine history and would help create the second largest conservation easement in the United States.

Under the Framework, The Nature Conservancy, Appalachian Mountain Club and Forest Society of Maine will jointly raise private and public funds in support of the project. Complete story

October 22, 2006 Bangor Daily News
Trust in LURC Letter to the editor by Craig Watt
. . . As a lifelong resident of Greenville, a father with kids in the school system and a manager of a business that employs many local residents, I know that Plum Creek is a good neighbor who listened to our concerns when redrafting its plan. . . Complete Story

October 13, 2006 Coastal Enterprises Inc. announcement
CEI's Northern Heritage Development Fund for small business and affordable housing gets boost from Plum Creek
Greenville — Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) announced today a $1.75 million loan and 100-acre land donation from Plum Creek Timber Company to help capitalize its Northern Heritage Development Fund (NHDF).
According to Ron Phillips, CEO of the Wiscasset-based nonprofit community development corporation and community development financial institution, these funds will help capitalize a much larger effort to invest in economic development and affordable housing in the "rim" counties of Maine – areas traditionally dependent on the forest products economy. Complete Story

September 25, 2006
Plum Creek named Landowner of the Year
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's Landowner Relations Program announced the winners of its Landowner of the Year program Tuesday night in Augusta, honoring those who were exceptional in granting access to the sporting public. Complete Story

September 15, 2006 Northwoods Sporting Journal
Letter to the Editor by Steve O' Connell
. . .Greenville certainly has been creative and will continue to create its own version of a 'creative economy.' Remember Greenville has lived and breathed the advantages of the Greenville 'Wilderness' area for generations . . . Complete Story

September 1, 2006 Moosehead Messenger
Growing pains from Plum Creek would require proper planning
By Ben Bragdon

The development and conservation in Plum Creek's plan for the moosehead regio would help to reverse the trends impacting the region's overburdened housing market and underutilized education and health-care systems . . .Complete Story

August 30, 2006 Brunswick Times Record
OP-Ed: North Woods: A world-class tourism destination?
By David Vail

Recent news that Maine tourism has rebounded from a four-year slump is tempered by downward trends in visits to our premier natural attractions: Baxter State Park, Acadia National Park and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. A Nature Conservancy study shows a close link between Americans' growing "infatuation with digital media" and waning participation in outdoor recreation. Complete Story

August 18,2006
Watch Fred Nutter's editorial
Fred Nutter editorial of Aug. 18, 2006
WCSH Channel 6 website

August 21, 2006 Bangor Daily News
Editorial: Drawing Tourists
An analysis of the impact of proposed development in the Moosehead Lake area released this week by the Eastern Maine Development Corp. provides many interesting ideas about improving roads, ensuring landfill capacity and worker housing. But the most important aspect of the report is its assessment of the region's tourism potential . . .
Complete Story

August 6, 2006Lewiston Sun Journal
Op-Ed: Development plan provides balance
Plum Creek's plan is consistent with Maine's traditions and values
By Mark Scarano

During the past year, I have been honored to be part of [this] comprehensive plan for the Moosehead Lake region. As a long supporter of such planning, I can say without equivocation that Plum Creek's plan is truly all encompassing; containing a full-range of needed initiatives, including housing, commercial and recreational developments, as well as a massive conservation component that offsets all the development by a 99-1 ratio. Complete Story

June 28, 2006 Bangor Daily News
Letter to the editor by Mike Theriault
Reading the news accounts of yet another press conference from the people opposed to the Plum Creek plan, I found myself wondering, "Who are these people that claim to speak for me?"

I am a Greenville resident and business owner who grew up in Rockwood and am growing tired of seeing the same few people claiming to represent the "concerned" citizens in the Moosehead Lake region.
Complete Story

June 9, 2006 Northwoods Sporting Journal
The Plum Creek Critics
"As Mainers await the verdict from LURC, there may be some value in taking stock of our conduct during the months that preceded Plum Creek's submission of its plan."
Complete Story

June 7, 2006
Plum Creek Contributes to Waterville Area Boys' and Girls' Club and YMCA
WATERVILLE, Maine—The Plum Creek Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to the Waterville Area Boys and Girls Club and YMCA to support the organization's Camp Tracy. In the past, Camp Tracy has served as a summer day camp that promotes healthy practices for more than 125 youth each year. The camp is now being expanded and will be able to provide more than 200 youth with additional opportunities to learn about the importance of physical activity. The Plum Creek grant funds will be used to build a nature walk and scenic overlooks at the camp.
Complete Story

April 10, 2006 Bangor Daily News
Plum Creek local fund idea praised
By Diana Bowley, Bangor Daily News
Bangor Daily News

GREENVILLE— Tucked inside Plum Creek's development and conservation plan for the unorganized territory in the Moosehead Lake region are some little-touted benefits, Greenville selectmen learned last week. Complete Story

April 7, 2006 Lewiston Sun Journal
Katahdin, Moosehead Lake: Our View
By Sun Journal Editorial Staff
Lewiston Sun Journal

In the past week, we've seen two thoughtful and fair compromises worked out in private land sales to preserve and protect Maine. Complete Story

April 4, 2006
Plum Creek unveils revised concept plan
Company Responds to Community Input with Significantly Revised Plan that Provides Permanent Conservation

Fairfield, Maine – Plum Creek Timber Company today announced that it will submit its revised Concept Plan to the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) next week. The new Plan includes significant and important changes from the previous Plan; changes that reflect many months of meeting with and listening to members of the community who expressed the need to carefully balance economic development with maintaining the values and traditions of northern Maine.

March 30, 2006
Conservation Framework Would
Permanently Protect More Than 400,000 Acres
in Maine's North Woods

AUGUSTA - The Nature Conservancy and its conservation partners — the Forest Society of Maine and Appalachian Mountain Club — today announced agreement on a Conservation Framework to protect a significant portion of Plum Creek's Moosehead Lake lands. The Conservation Framework reflects months of listening to the public and working with Plum Creek to structure a framework that addresses community needs and sustains the values and traditions of northern Maine. Plum Creek is expected to submit components of the Conservation Framework as part of its new concept plan application to the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC). Complete Story


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	Home Testimonials Conservation Economic Prosperity Recreation & Access Regulatory Review FAQs News Plum Creek submits response letter to LURC What others say Conservation pact would be one of nation's largest Download Plum Creek's Executive Summary Moosehead Region History Links Contact Us	Conservation • Economic Prosperity • Recreation & Access News July 11, 2008 Plum Creek Submits Response Comment Letter to LURC Comments show significant agreement as well as areas that require change GREENVILLE, Maine — Plum Creek today submitted comments to the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) on a set of amendments for its Plan for the land it owns in the Moosehead Lake region of the state. The LURC-generated amendments were issued after two days of public hearings in May 2008. "Plum Creek is pleased that we agree with LURC on the majority of their amendments to the Plan," said Luke Muzzy, project manager for Plum Creek. "However, there are also issues that we need to have clarified and some amendments that are not completely workable. We've always said that we wanted to meet as many interests as possible with this Plan, including Plum Creek's. We are at a point in the process where Plum Creek must inform LURC what is specifically required for the company to move forward with a final Plan." Complete Story April 27, 2007 *Plum Creek Submits Revised Plan to LURC* Plan includes concessions to opponents and retains popular conservation elements GREENVILLE, Maine — Plum Creek today submitted its revised Concept Plan for the land it owns in the Moosehead Lake region of the state to the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC). Plan revisions are based on feedback gained from several scoping sessions, meetings with LURC staff, and from numerous other groups and individuals. The revisions are intended to respond to those comments and requests for change in order to meet as many interests as possible including Plum Creek's interests as the landowner. "The company has made substantial revisions to the Plan," said Luke Muzzy, land asset manager for Plum Creek. "The revised Plan takes a zoning approach that is closer to LURC's current prospective zoning model. Additionally, the new Plan increases the permanent conservation and wraps it around development areas to prevent sprawl; protects wildlife resources; guarantees public access and long-term economic opportunities; and relocates considerable development away from sensitive shoreland and into a resort area. It also replaces some waterfront lots with conservation and creates the potential for nature-based tourism. "As a lifelong resident of the area, I've watched this region evolve without planning and it is piecemeal and uncoordinated," added Muzzy. "This Plan provides an alternative to that. While our new Plan can't possibly address all interests and requests, we hope it moves closer toward meeting the needs of some of our opponents while continuing to meet a broad array of conservation, economic development and public objectives." Complete News Release March 1, 2007 *Plum Creek Plan Submission Expected in March or April* Plum Creek continues to work on revising its proposed Plan for its land in the Moosehead Lake region. Progress is being made through conversations with LURC staff and other stakeholders. The Plan basics are firm but details are still being worked out for the changes in development, conservation and zoning. The Plan will not be submitted at the end of February as previously planned to allow for more time to work out the details. It is expected to be submitted to LURC in March or April, as soon as all the details are final and the new maps prepared. The revisions are intended to meet as many interests as possible, including Plum Creek's. While the revised Plan cannot address all interests and requests, the company hopes these revisions will move the Plan closer to the needs of some opponents and continue to meet conservation, economic development and public access objectives. February 7, 2007 *Plum Creek contributed $85,800 to community organizations in Maine during 2006* FAIRFIELD, Maine – Plum Creek provided more than $85,800 in financial support to dozens of community organizations across Maine in 2006. The Plum Creek Foundation contributed grants to 10 non-profit programs. The company also provided additional community support through other non-foundation sources, including a program that matches employee volunteer hours and individual contributions to local, qualified non-profit organizations. Each year, Plum Creek and its employees also support the local United Way campaign. During 2006, Maine employees' donations to local campaigns, with a match from the Plum Creek Foundation, totaled $20,920. United Way distributed these funds to a variety of non-profit organizations in Maine. Read More November 27, 2006 Kingfield Irregular Foundations contribute $14,500 to CVA CARRABASSETT VALLEY -— Thanks to the generosity of the Plum Creek Foundation and the William R. Hill Private Foundation Carrabassett Valley Academy is developing a new course in environmental science. The William R. Hill Private Foundation answered a challenge match from Plum Creek and granted $10,000 to the environmental science program. The Plum Creek Foundation granted $4,500. Both grants will be used to purchase textbooks and laboratory supplies that will be used in the course. Complete Story November 4, 2006_ Bangor Daily News Plum Creek Timber donates land By Diana Bowley Bangor Daily News GREENVILLE - Plum Creek Timber Co. has agreed to donate 25 acres of its land in the Moosehead Lake region for affordable housing regardless of whether the company's development and conservation plan is approved by the state's Land Use Regulation Commission. Complete story October 25, 2006 The Nature Conservancy and Plum Creek Sign Agreement to Permanently Conserve Nearly 345,000 Acres in Northern Maine BRUNSWICK - The Nature Conservancy and Plum Creek have signed a definitive purchase and sale agreement to conserve nearly 345,000 acres in northern Maine. The intent to pursue this transaction was announced in March by The Nature Conservancy, Appalachian Mountain Club, Forest Society of Maine and Plum Creek as part of a broader Conservation Framework. When completed, the transaction would represent one of the largest land conservation projects in Maine history and would help create the second largest conservation easement in the United States. Under the Framework, The Nature Conservancy, Appalachian Mountain Club and Forest Society of Maine will jointly raise private and public funds in support of the project. Complete story October 22, 2006 Bangor Daily News Trust in LURC Letter to the editor by Craig Watt . . . As a lifelong resident of Greenville, a father with kids in the school system and a manager of a business that employs many local residents, I know that Plum Creek is a good neighbor who listened to our concerns when redrafting its plan. . . Complete Story October 13, 2006 Coastal Enterprises Inc. announcement CEI's Northern Heritage Development Fund for small business and affordable housing gets boost from Plum Creek Greenville — Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) announced today a $1.75 million loan and 100-acre land donation from Plum Creek Timber Company to help capitalize its Northern Heritage Development Fund (NHDF). According to Ron Phillips, CEO of the Wiscasset-based nonprofit community development corporation and community development financial institution, these funds will help capitalize a much larger effort to invest in economic development and affordable housing in the "rim" counties of Maine – areas traditionally dependent on the forest products economy. Complete Story September 25, 2006 *Plum Creek named Landowner of the Year* AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's Landowner Relations Program announced the winners of its Landowner of the Year program Tuesday night in Augusta, honoring those who were exceptional in granting access to the sporting public. Complete Story September 15, 2006 Northwoods Sporting Journal *Letter to the Editor by Steve O' Connell* . . .Greenville certainly has been creative and will continue to create its own version of a 'creative economy.' Remember Greenville has lived and breathed the advantages of the Greenville 'Wilderness' area for generations . . . Complete Story September 1, 2006 Moosehead Messenger Growing pains from Plum Creek would require proper planning By Ben Bragdon The development and conservation in Plum Creek's plan for the moosehead regio would help to reverse the trends impacting the region's overburdened housing market and underutilized education and health-care systems . . .Complete Story August 30, 2006 Brunswick Times Record OP-Ed: North Woods: A world-class tourism destination? By David Vail Recent news that Maine tourism has rebounded from a four-year slump is tempered by downward trends in visits to our premier natural attractions: Baxter State Park, Acadia National Park and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. A Nature Conservancy study shows a close link between Americans' growing "infatuation with digital media" and waning participation in outdoor recreation. Complete Story August 18,2006 Watch Fred Nutter's editorial Fred Nutter editorial of Aug. 18, 2006 WCSH Channel 6 website August 21, 2006 Bangor Daily News Editorial: Drawing Tourists An analysis of the impact of proposed development in the Moosehead Lake area released this week by the Eastern Maine Development Corp. provides many interesting ideas about improving roads, ensuring landfill capacity and worker housing. But the most important aspect of the report is its assessment of the region's tourism potential . . . Complete Story August 6, 2006Lewiston Sun Journal Op-Ed: Development plan provides balance Plum Creek's plan is consistent with Maine's traditions and values By Mark Scarano During the past year, I have been honored to be part of [this] comprehensive plan for the Moosehead Lake region. As a long supporter of such planning, I can say without equivocation that Plum Creek's plan is truly all encompassing; containing a full-range of needed initiatives, including housing, commercial and recreational developments, as well as a massive conservation component that offsets all the development by a 99-1 ratio. Complete Story June 28, 2006 Bangor Daily News Letter to the editor by Mike Theriault Reading the news accounts of yet another press conference from the people opposed to the Plum Creek plan, I found myself wondering, "Who are these people that claim to speak for me?" I am a Greenville resident and business owner who grew up in Rockwood and am growing tired of seeing the same few people claiming to represent the "concerned" citizens in the Moosehead Lake region. Complete Story June 9, 2006 Northwoods Sporting Journal The Plum Creek Critics "As Mainers await the verdict from LURC, there may be some value in taking stock of our conduct during the months that preceded Plum Creek's submission of its plan." Complete Story June 7, 2006 Plum Creek Contributes to Waterville Area Boys' and Girls' Club and YMCA WATERVILLE, Maine—The Plum Creek Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to the Waterville Area Boys and Girls Club and YMCA to support the organization's Camp Tracy. In the past, Camp Tracy has served as a summer day camp that promotes healthy practices for more than 125 youth each year. The camp is now being expanded and will be able to provide more than 200 youth with additional opportunities to learn about the importance of physical activity. The Plum Creek grant funds will be used to build a nature walk and scenic overlooks at the camp. Complete Story April 10, 2006 Bangor Daily News Plum Creek local fund idea praised By Diana Bowley, Bangor Daily News Bangor Daily News GREENVILLE— Tucked inside Plum Creek's development and conservation plan for the unorganized territory in the Moosehead Lake region are some little-touted benefits, Greenville selectmen learned last week. Complete Story April 7, 2006 Lewiston Sun Journal *Katahdin, Moosehead Lake: Our View* By Sun Journal Editorial Staff Lewiston Sun Journal In the past week, we've seen two thoughtful and fair compromises worked out in private land sales to preserve and protect Maine. Complete Story April 4, 2006 *Plum Creek unveils revised concept plan* Company Responds to Community Input with Significantly Revised Plan that Provides Permanent Conservation Fairfield, Maine – Plum Creek Timber Company today announced that it will submit its revised Concept Plan to the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) next week. The new Plan includes significant and important changes from the previous Plan; changes that reflect many months of meeting with and listening to members of the community who expressed the need to carefully balance economic development with maintaining the values and traditions of northern Maine. March 30, 2006 *Conservation Framework Would* *Permanently Protect More Than 400,000 Acres* *in Maine's North Woods* AUGUSTA - The Nature Conservancy and its conservation partners — the Forest Society of Maine and Appalachian Mountain Club — today announced agreement on a Conservation Framework to protect a significant portion of Plum Creek's Moosehead Lake lands. The Conservation Framework reflects months of listening to the public and working with Plum Creek to structure a framework that addresses community needs and sustains the values and traditions of northern Maine. Plum Creek is expected to submit components of the Conservation Framework as part of its new concept plan application to the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC). Complete Story
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