Preserving Recreational Access to Private Land with Ben Carlisle Private for Public

In many cases, the future of Maine's recreation lies with private landowners staying motivated to keep their land open for public access. In this episode, Kris sits down with Ben Carlisle, the president of the forest management company Prentiss & Carlisle. With a logging crew of 35 employees, this company manages 1 million acres, primarily within the state of Maine. Ben provides us with unique insights about what it means to work in the forest management industry and offers safety tips on what to look for within the working forests of Maine. Recreationalists can help landowners want to keep their land open to the public through understanding of Maine's private forest industries and practicing respectful use of the land. Learn more at prentissandcarlisle.com