Auburn in Androscoggin County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Auburn's Agriculture, Forestry and Resource Protection Zone
Auburn, Maine Agriculture Committee
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2021
1. Auburn's Agriculture, Forestry and Resource Protection Zone Marker
Inscription.
Auburn's Agriculture, Forestry and Resource Protection Zone was created in the 1960's in an effort to prevent urban sprawl and to preserve our working native lands. This zone limits residential building unless it is connected to a viable farm or forestry enterprise. Our current "Ag Zone" protects about 18,000 acres within our city and is one of the largest existing zones within any municipality in our state. Controversial and unusual in its intent, nonetheless Auburn is indeed fortunate to have this large amount of land preserved for today's residents and hopefully generations to come.
Auburn's Agriculture, Forestry and Resource Protection Zone was created in the 1960's in an effort to prevent urban sprawl and to preserve our working native lands. This zone limits residential building unless it is connected to a viable farm or forestry enterprise. Our current "Ag Zone" protects about 18,000 acres within our city and is one of the largest existing zones within any municipality in our state. Controversial and unusual in its intent, nonetheless Auburn is indeed fortunate to have this large amount of land preserved for today's residents and hopefully generations to come.
Erected by Auburn, Maine Agriculture Committee. (Marker Number 9 of 16.)
Location. 44° 5.803′ N, 70° 13.463′ W. Marker is in Auburn, Maine, in Androscoggin County. Marker is on Auburn Riverwalk, 0.1 miles south of Court Street (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 88 Main St, Auburn ME 04210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Auburn, Maine (within shouting distance of this marker); Festival Plaza (within shouting
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2021
2. Auburn's Agriculture, Forestry and Resource Protection Zone Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
