Demeritt Forests
Demeritt Map
(JPG)
The Dwight B. Demeritt forest
includes over 2,000 acres in Old Town and Orono immediately adjacent
to the University campus. This is the oldest portion of University
Forest lands. The primary objectives of this forest are Education,
Research, Demonstration and Recreation. The forest is extensively
used by faculty for teaching, and to a lesser degree for research.
Public recreational use of this forest is very heavy, with an
extensive system of walking, biking and ski trails. Demonstrations
on various aspects of forestry occur throughout the year. Among the
recurring demonstrations on the forest are a
maple sugaring
operation
and a forestry
Best Management Practices
demonstration area.
