Butler Head Preserve is a 141-acre woodland site on Merrymeeting Bay under a conservation easement held by the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT). The conservation easement is a collaborative effort under the guidance of the City of Bath (the owner of the property), the Bath Community Forestry Committee (BCFC), and KELT.
The purpose of the conservation easement is to provide significant public benefit by protecting and preserving in perpetuity: (a) the wildlife habitat and natural features of the Protected Property; (b) the opportunity for the general public to enjoy the low-impact outdoor recreational opportunities on the Protected Property; and (c) the scenic views of the Protected Property, as enjoyed by the general public from Butler Head and adjacent waters.
Butler Head Rules & Regs