Our joint area of interest is known as Three Borders and includes upper Maine, portions of western New Brunswick, and eastern Quebec. The area is critical to regional connectivity, as it links northern Maine and the rest of the Northern Appalachians to the southwest. The extensive forests of the Gaspé Peninsula are just to the north, and New Brunswick sits to the east. The St. John River forms the primary border between Maine and Canada in this linkage area.

The Maine side is mostly forested, especially in the western and central regions of the linkage area. The eastern portion of the Maine side is characterized by more agriculture and settlements along the river. The Quebec portion is more densely populated and fragmented by roads than the New Brunswick portion, but the great majority of forest land in the linkage area is actively managed.

In a recent newsletter, the Staying Connective Initiative announced progress in restoring connectivity to the Three Borders region in Quebec. Through collaboration with multiple stakeholders, we hope to find and evaluate the most effective strategies to address various aspects of landscape conservation throughout the region.