Maine's North Woods: Proposed Changes To This Vast Region Stir Controversy

The Land Use Planning Commission, or LUPC, oversees zoning and development in the state’s unorganized territories—a huge swath encompassing millions of acres of land. Its proposed changes to how Maine’s North Woods are regulated are drawing controversy. Why were the changes proposed and what will they mean for a huge swath of Maine? This topic is also being covered by Maine Public reporter Robbie Feinberg.

Cathy Johnson, Natural Resources Council of Maine

Nicholas Livesay, Land Use Planning Commission

Rebecca Graham, Maine Municipal Association

Don Kleiner (by phone), Maine Professional Guides Association

• LUPC Adjacency Principle
• NRCM Press Release: LUPC Proposal Faces Overwhelming Opposition from Maine People
• BDN Editorial: Allowing sprawling development would hurt towns, wildlife and wilderness