Smith Farm

Orono/Old Town, 1 mile from campus

136 acres

Owner: University of Maine

History: The Smith Farm was acquired as part of the Original Demeritt Forest

Current Uses: The Smith Farm Property is part of the Caribou Bog – Penjajawoc Project land. The goals of the project include conserving land for recreation and maintaining a large, contiguous tract for wildlife habitat. The Property is subject to a conservation easement and all activities must be consistent with this easement. Recreational trails on this property are used by skiers, mountain bikers and walkers.

Potential Uses: The Property has been used in the past for research activity including the Vernal Pool LEAP study.  Additional research activities are possible on this parcel.

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10.31.18