Forest Pond Conservation Area

In a generous end-of-year gift for 2024, a family has gifted the pristine 17-acre property
surrounding the beautiful Forest Pond in Canton. Forest Pond Conservation Area protects
the 100-foot buffer around this 45-acre, remote pond with no development. Its rocky
shoreline has several rock bluffs and is a cold-water fishery. The pond can be accessed via
dirt road located on Meadow View Road in Canton. It is rough entry road, but access exists
on the western and northern shoreline. There are snowmobile and ATV access trails along
the Northwestern boundary that are maintained by active snowmobile and ATV clubs.
Forest Pond is stocked with rainbow trout.

Forest Pond

Protecting Maine lake and fisheries is crucial because they provide vital habitat for
wildlife, offer significant recreational opportunities, support a diverse ecosystem
including fish species, waterfowl, amphibians, and other aquatic life, making them
important for maintaining ecological balance. By securing a 100-foot buffer around this
natural treasure, ALT helps ensure the preservation and protection of its scenic beauty
and biodiversity for future generations

Maine’s 6000 scenic lakes are as woven into our quality of life as they are into the
landscape. As part of ALT’s mission to Protect, through land conservation and
stewardship, the important natural areas, traditional landscapes, and outdoor
experience in the Androscoggin River watershed this project is a pivotal step in the
preservation of Maine’s scenic lakes and the vital ecosystems they support. This
conservation effort not only protects the scenic beauty and biodiversity around the 45-
acre Forest Pond, which is a crucial habitat for various wildlife, but also ensures
recreational opportunities for future generations. This initiative upholds the mission of
the Androscoggin Land Trust to promote sustainable stewardship and conservation of
the region’s natural landscapes and resources.