The Conservation Commission meets the second Wednesday of every month.
This schedule is subject to change.
Please check the Meeting Calandar for posted meeting dates.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
2010 REPORT
2010 was a very active year for the Conservation Commission. Topping the list of activities was the preparation and acceptance of a management plan for the Dubois property out on River Rd. This is a 195 +/- acre parcel which NHF&G holds an easement to; and in compliance with such easement; we have submitted a plan that protects and promotes public recreational use.
In conjunction with the Dubois property; the French property; also out on River Rd and it too with a NHF&G easement; the Commission has engaged the services of a licensed forester to implement the two management plans. Within the next year or two; one will find enhanced hiking and cross-country skiing trails within the two properties. Also planned are informational kiosks complete with maps and trail markers of conservation importance throughout the 110 +/- acres of “Town Forest” property.
For the first time in many years; this Commission participated in the 2010 Hay Day activities. It was there that we unveiled a picture display board that has photos of the various properties that are in our town that are opened for public use. You can view this board as it makes its’ rounds throughout the town. At varied times, it will be displayed at the Goodwin Library; Recreation Department; and Farmington High School.
In teaming up with the Farmington Planning Board and Strafford County Regional Planning; a new map system has been created. This mapping is comprised of a base map with various see thru overlays which depict different information. They can found hanging in the Selectman’s chambers.
Also in 2010, this Commission has reached out to the Farmington High School and their Environmental Science class. It is the goal of this Commission to participate the education of our students who are interested in conservation.
The Conservation Commission is funded by the current use tax. The current use tax is a tax applied to land when it is taken out of current use. The idea is when land is developed; monies can be put toward other lands to be conserved and maintained. In lieu of purchasing land, this Commission is focused on conservation easements and donations. Funding revenue for 2010 was negligible due to decreased local development activity.
The Conservation Commission continues to seek new members. We currently meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 pm at the Municipal Offices and the public is always welcome.
The Conservation Commission would like to thank the various organizations; town boards and departments; and the community for the cooperation and assistance they have provided to us through out the years.
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I would also like to personally thank the current Conservation Commission members for their continued volunteered support and involvement: Randy Orvis ,Jim Horgan, Kristie Holtz,Art LeClair, Jon Wood, and Gerry McCarthy. Without these folks; the Conservation Commission would not have been able to accomplish our 2010 goals. Thank You.
Respectfully Submitted
David Connolly
Chairman
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