Beginning with Habitat: Advancing Conservation in Maine’s Most Important Landscapes - Justin Schlawin

An article written and read by Justin Schlawin.Justin Schlawin coordinates and directs Beginning with Habitat, a program of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Justin supervises staff; promotes collaboration with steering committee members and partners; advances landscape-scale initiatives; and facilitates the delivery of technical assistance on habitat conservation and management to municipalities, conservation partners, and private landowners. Justin lives with his family in Bowdoinham, Maine.Read the full article here. Discover additional content in the Summer 2026 Issue of From the Ground Up.