Article 13

Shall the Town vote to establish as Town Forests pursuant to RSA 31:110-113, the following parcels:

  • Tax Map 26 and 27, Lot 2-79 ("Hinds Lane Conservation Area")
  • Tax Map 25, Lot 12-38 (Calitri Family Conservation Area)
  • Tax Map 30 and 36, Lot 11-254 (Little Island Pond Conservation Area)
  • Tax Map 10, Lot 10-1 (Costa Family Conservation Area)
  • Tax Map 33, Lot 1-159 (Frederic Cutter Merriam Conservation Area)?

(Recommended by Conservation Commission) (No Tax Impact)

Status

  • Originator: Conservation Commission
  • Board of Selectmen: 5-0-0
  • Town Meeting: no changes made during the Deliberative session

Voter's Guide Explanation

This article proposes to designate 5 Town-Owned Parcels as 'Town Forests'. The main purpose of a town forest shall be to encourage the proper management of timber, firewood, and other natural resources through planting, timber stand improvement, thinning, harvesting, reforestation, and other multiple-use programs consistent with the forest management program, any deed restrictions, and any pertinent local ordinances or regulations.

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