The 30-acre parcel along the Nonesuch River acquired by the Scarborough Land Trust. Contributed / Scarborough Land Trust

The Scarborough Land Trust announced this week it has conserved 30 acres of land with 1,800 feet of frontage along the Nonesuch River.

The majority of the property is located in Gorham off Mitchell Hill Road but it will be owned and managed by the land trust. The town line runs along the river and the acquisition includes land on the Scarborough side.

“The Nonesuch doesn’t follow town boundaries,” said Scott Kunker, the land trust’s conservation director. “Instead, it flows through three towns – Saco, Gorham and Scarborough – as it makes its way to the marsh. Given the river’s significant role in Scarborough, it was crucial for SLT to protect this property.”

The river and adjacent lands act as a wildlife corridor in Scarborough, according to the land trust, and conservation of the parcel heightened wildlife protection.

The property is also made up of wetlands which help mitigate the effects of flooding and drought.

“Safeguarding property along the Nonesuch River is essential for the long-term vitality of the river as well as the Scarborough Marsh,” said Andrew Mackie, executive director of the land trust.

The Scarborough Land Trust plans to utilize the newly protected land to provide outdoor recreation, education and ecological research.

“This property will protect additional open space for wildlife, support endangered species and offer more recreational opportunities for Scarborough and Gorham residents,” Mackie said.

For more information on the Scarborough Land Trust, go to scarboroughlandtrust.org.