The 87.500 acres of forestland was donated by Elliotsville Plantation to the federal government in Maine's North Woods. Then it designated by Barack Obama as the new national monument on Wednesday, 24th August.
This is the second national monument that has been designated after Acadia national Park. The White House said it would be protect the Penobscot River Branch - Stunning East, the rich biodiversity on the woods, and the outstanding geology.
The land is truly need a status of National Park because it is the home of lynx, bears, trout, and other important species. Obama has suggested to designate other monuments in the country before his term ends in January. Now, some monuments have protected more land and water than before.
Source: nationalgeographic.com
This is the second national monument that has been designated after Acadia national Park. The White House said it would be protect the Penobscot River Branch - Stunning East, the rich biodiversity on the woods, and the outstanding geology.
The land is truly need a status of National Park because it is the home of lynx, bears, trout, and other important species. Obama has suggested to designate other monuments in the country before his term ends in January. Now, some monuments have protected more land and water than before.
Source: nationalgeographic.com