Hutchinson Pond

Manchester, Maine

The Hutchinson Pond parcel is an 80 acre property that includes more than 1,600 feet of undeveloped shore land on Hutchinson Pond, 28 acres of wetlands, three significant vernal pools, 2,765 feet of streams and diverse vegetative habitats.

The proximity to Jamie’s Pond Wildlife Management Area and the Cobbossee-Annabessacook Focus Area enhances the value of these protected lands and regional conservation opportunities. The property will be protected from development by a conservation easement, provide ongoing wildlife habitat, water quality benefits and recreational opportunities.

The land was transferred to the Kennebec Land Trust with a $25,000 stewardship grant to maintain open fields, develop parking areas and trails and eradicate the invasive species glossy buckthorn and common buckthorn.

Natural Resource Summary

Transfer Value	$375,000
Total Site Area	80 acres
Wetland Area	28 acres
Wetland Restoration & Enhancement Area	3 acres
Significant Vernal Pools	3 pools
Significant Vernal Pool Critical Terrestrial Habitat	64 acres
Vernal Pool Restoration & Enhancement Area	6 acres
Non-Significant Vernal Pools	6 pools
Stream Length	2,765 linear feet
Shoreline Length	1,675 linear feet