Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust

What Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust does

Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust (MATLT) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust founded in June 2002 and headquartered in Portland, Maine. The organization's mission is to preserve and protect land surrounding the Appalachian Trail in Maine for public benefit. MATLT has conserved over 40,000 acres, buffered 35 miles of the A.T. corridor from incompatible use, protected 6 of Maine's 4,000-foot mountains, and maintains miles of multi-use trails for public recreation. It operates with a single full-time employee (the Executive Director) supported by a volunteer board of directors, and it achieved Land Trust Accreditation in 2024 from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

MATLT's core programs include: (1) Land Conservation Programs using fee ownership and conservation easements to acquire and protect A.T.-corridor parcels; (2) a free Community Hikes Program running 2-3 guided hikes per month from May-October and January-April; (3) the #WEOUTSIDE youth outdoor recreation program in partnership with Maine Association for New Americans (MANA) and Our Place; (4) the High Peaks Initiative, a regional coalition of ten-plus organizations focused on conservation and recreation in Maine's High Peaks region; and (5) volunteer-based Stewardship Site Visits for property monitoring. MATLT does not develop technology products; its technology footprint is limited to a WordPress website, Mailchimp newsletter, and standard social media channels.

MATLT's revenue model is that of a typical small land trust, relying on donations from individuals, foundation grants (including the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Wild East Action Fund), and corporate support. All public-facing services — community hikes, #WEOUTSIDE programming, public land access — are provided free of charge, with no fees or subscription models. The organization sells nothing; it raises philanthropic capital to fund land acquisition, stewardship, and programming. No financial figures are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust

Legal name

Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust

Website

https://matlt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that conserves land surrounding the Appalachian Trail in Maine. Founded in 2002, it has protected over 40,000 acres and serves the public through free community hikes, stewardship programs, and the #WEOUTSIDE youth outdoor recreation initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conservation Easements & Land Trust Services (AFAMAMAH), Hiking, Trekking & Mountain Guiding (THAJABAA)

Keywords

• Land conservation services
• Conservation easements
• Trail preservation
• Nonprofit land trust
• Outdoor recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Relies upon support from foundations, corporations and individuals as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
2. Foundation Grants: Funding support from foundations including Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Wild East Action Fund and the High Peaks Initiative.
3. Corporate Support: Corporate partnerships and support as part of their fundraising strategy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust (MATLT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust that acquires and protects land surrounding the Appalachian Trail in Maine for public benefit through fee ownership and conservation easements. The organization also runs free community hikes, a youth outdoor recreation program (#WEOUTSIDE), a regional High Peaks conservation collaboration, and volunteer-based property stewardship visits.

Product overview

Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust is a non-profit land trust organization (not a technology company) that offers conservation programs rather than software products. Its core programs include Land Conservation Programs (acquiring and protecting Appalachian Trail corridor land), the Community Hikes Program (free guided hiking trips), the #WEOUTSIDE youth outdoor recreation program, the High Peaks Initiative (regional conservation collaboration), and Stewardship Site Visits (property monitoring). The organization achieved Land Trust Accreditation in 2024. MATLT also provides a website with information about conservation projects, maps, hikes, news, and resources for landowners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Land Conservation Programs Core program of acquiring and protecting land surrounding the Appalachian Trail in Maine for public benefit, executed through fee ownership and conservation easements.
• Community Hikes Program Free guided hiking trips offered to the general public on MATLT-conserved lands, typically two to three hikes per month led by trained trip leaders from May through October and January through April.
• #WEOUTSIDE Program Youth and community outdoor recreation program partnering with Maine Association for New Americans (MANA) and Our Place to provide hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and other outdoor activities for new American communities and young people.
• High Peaks Initiative (HPI) Regional collaboration with multiple conservation, recreation, and economic development organizations to boost conservation and recreation outcomes in Maine's High Peaks region (where ten of Maine's fourteen highest mountains lie), coordinated through an annual Conservation and Recreation Summit and shared action plans.
• Stewardship Site Visits Volunteer-based monitoring visits to MATLT-conserved properties to ensure proper land stewardship and conservation compliance, including annual conservation easement monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40,000 acres of land conserved
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• High Peaks AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Core HPI partner collaborating on conservation and recreation outcomes in Maine's High Peaks region. Co-hosts annual Conservation and Recreation Summit.
• Northeast Wilderness TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Lead partner on the Moxie Pond conservation project - 1,845-acre wilderness preserve protection in Somerset County with 5+ miles of A.T. frontage.
• Rangeley Lakes Heritage TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPI partner working on regional conservation and recreation initiatives in Maine's High Peaks region.
• Northern Forest Canoe TrailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPI partner collaborating on conservation and recreation in Maine's High Peaks region.
• Maine Mountain CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPI partner working on conservation and recreation outcomes in Maine's High Peaks region.
• Maine Huts and TrailscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPI partner collaborating on conservation and recreation initiatives.
• Northern Forest CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPI partner working on conservation and recreation in Maine's High Peaks region.
• Trust For Public LandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPI partner and co-lead on the Moxie Pond conservation project. Partnered on land acquisition and protection efforts.
• The Wilderness SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPI partner working on conservation and recreation outcomes in Maine's High Peaks region.
• Appalachian Trail ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing funding through Wild East Action Fund for A.T. land protection. Supported Bigelow Preserve acquisition. Critical partner for A.T. corridor protection in Maine.
• Greater Franklin Development CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPI partner focused on economic development in the Franklin County region.
• Maine Association for New Americans (MANA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-lead partner in the #WEOUTSIDE program providing outdoor recreation opportunities to new American communities in Maine.
• Our PlaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew partner in 2026 joining the #WEOUTSIDE program to bring outdoor adventures to campers through the MANA partnership.
• Inland Woods + TrailsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing trail guides for #WEOUTSIDE program mountain biking adventures in the Bethel Community Forest.
• Barker Mountain BikesminorOthersLocal bike shop in Bethel providing rental bikes for #WEOUTSIDE program adventures.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Appalachian Trail Conservancy: The national nonprofit steward of the entire 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. Directly comparable as the umbrella land trust and funder for A.T. corridor protection; MATLT is a regional affiliate and recipient of ATC's Wild East Action Fund.
• Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit that protects land for public use, particularly in and around communities. Directly comparable as MATLT's co-lead on the Moxie Pond project and a peer conservation real-estate buyer across Maine.
• The Nature Conservancy (Maine): One of the world's largest environmental nonprofits, with active Maine operations focused on forest and freshwater conservation. Comparable as a competing funder and conservation acquirer operating in the same Maine landscape.

Direct peers

• High Peaks Alliance: Convening coalition for the Maine High Peaks Initiative focused on conservation and recreation in the same region as MATLT. Directly comparable as the organizing counterpart within the same HPI coalition structure.
• Maine Audubon: Maine-based nonprofit focused on wildlife habitat conservation and public engagement. Comparable as a fellow Maine conservation nonprofit pursuing land protection, public education, and community engagement programming.
• Mahoosuc Land Trust: Community-supported Maine land trust conserving the Mahoosuc region along the A.T. corridor. Closely comparable as a small, accredited regional land trust using conservation easements and fee ownership in the Maine A.T. landscape.
• Northeast Wilderness Trust: Regional wilderness-preserving land trust operating across the northeastern U.S. Closely comparable as a fellow accredited land trust focused on permanent wilderness protection; co-lead with MATLT on the Moxie Pond conservation project.
• Maine Coast Heritage Trust: Maine's largest statewide land trust, conserving coastal and inland natural lands. Directly comparable as a Maine-based accredited land trust using the same conservation-easement and stewardship toolkit as MATLT.
• Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust: Regional land trust in western Maine protecting forests, lakes, and trails in the High Peaks region. Closely comparable as a fellow HPI partner pursuing conservation easements and fee ownership in MATLT's operating geography.

Regional players

• Northern Forest Center: Regional nonprofit working to sustain the Northern Forest of New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Comparable as an HPI partner and conservation/recreation stakeholder operating across the same broader Maine geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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