Maine Natural Areas Program

The Maine Natural Areas Program has moved from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW). This webpage remains temporarily available on the DACF website. For current program information, please contact the MDIFW Wildlife Diversity Section – Ecology Group at mefishwildlife.com.

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Our Mission
About the Maine Natural Areas Program
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Coastal Resiliency
New Tidal Marsh Migration Scenarios
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Pre-acquisition Review
How to submit pre-acquisition review requests
Invasive Species
Invasive Species
Gallery View of Invasive Plants and ID and control information Maine Invasive Plant Field Guide available for order!
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Rare Plants and Plant Habitats
Natural Communities, Ecosystems, and Rare Plants in Maine
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Focus Areas
Learn more about Focus Areas in Maine