It can be but overabundance of it can also be harmful leading to fires can spread decease for plants (trees mostly) I'm no expert so Mt word is not law but I do know it's a matter of finding balance

It depends on where in Maine you are but if you live in the woods clean up around your land dead trees branches ect farmer open fields pick up any stray trash ,plant ( legal and if possible native plants) plants that brings new and good life to the soil that won't over run everything city donate time to shelters or a dollar to charity .pick up a stray piece of paper heck even help an old lady across the street. Okay that last 1 can be a bit of a joke but still it's a verity of little things that you can do as you go about your daily life on walks or just sitting on your bum like I am don't let life get you down

😂 remains me of 2 plates I saw as a kid right next to each other john 316 and topless 😂