Conflicts between users became more prevalent. The KI Jo-Mary landowners recognized the need to provide better recreation facilities to accommodate the growing demand and to conserve the quality of the outdoor experience. NMW s extensive experience managing outdoor recreation in the working forests of Northern Maine fits well with KI Jo-Mary, Inc. s management objectives. The KI Jo-Mary, Inc. Directors, who represents the landowners, set fees and policies regarding use of the area. North Maine Woods, Inc. implements these policies.
User fees offset the costs of checkpoint operations and campsite development and maintenance.
It is a working forest , which makes it different from a wilderness area or a State Park. Recreational facilities are limited and you won t see rangers, water or power hook-ups, gas stations, or tow trucks. All roads and bridges in the KI Jo-Mary Forest are maintained primarily for forest management activities. Trucks have the right of way - always. Watch for trucks and yield.