Forestry Committee

Mission Statement

The Forestry Committee, a group of volunteers from the town appointed by the Selectmen, shall manage the town forests. The main purpose of having town forests is 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. (Per RSA 31:111)

Recreational Use Policy:

The use of wheeled motorized vehicles is not permitted on town forest land, with the exception of individuals needing handicapped access.

Current Projects:

  1. Working on the Lydia Dodge Lot - Boundary lines - Forest inventory sampling plots
  2. Marking timber on the Johnson Lot
  3. Update Forest Management Plans

Committee Members

NamePositionAppointment Expires
Tom Miller

Chairman

2025

Graham Pendlebury

Vice Chair

2025

Willard Dodge

Member

2025

David Kent

Member

2025

Joe Constance

Member

2025

Elizabeth McKinley

Alternate

2025