Milford Conservation Commission

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to the Web pages of the Milford Conservation Commission. We hope that the information we are providing here will assist you in enjoying the great outdoors in our town of Milford, New Hampshire. For our meeting agenda, minutes, conservation plan, natural resource inventory and related information, please visit our business section or check out some of our favorite links. To learn a little more about us and for contact information click here.

YOU'RE INVITED! To the dedication of Burns Bridge and Guided Hike at Tucker Brook Town Forest - Saturday, June 14.
At 10:00 AM, the Milford Conservation Commission will host a dedication of the "Burns Bridge" in the Tucker Brook Town Forest followed by a guided hike back to the parking lot. The bridge was built in the summer of 2007 by Dave Wheeler and a group volunteers to replace a smaller bridge that had been washed out by flood waters in April of that year. The new bridge has been named the "Burns Bridge", after Harlan Burns, who originally owned the land that became this section of the town forest. Parking is available in the parking area on Savage Road under the power lines. It is a short walk (~0.2miles) to the bridge from there. Maps will be available in the parking area at least a half hour before the event and on this Web site. See the Trail Maps link on the right side of this page.

Mitchell Brook Trail at Mile Slip Town Forest
The Mitchell Brook trail at Mile Slip was constructed by an eagle scout and is open to hikers only. It is a lovely 1.3 mile long trail that leads from the parking lot down the hill to the riparian buffer along Mitchell Brook and back up to Mile Slip Road. Directions to Mile Slip Town Forest:

Summit Trail at Mile Slip Town Forest
A hiking trail to the summit of Badger Hill has been completed. It starts a short way south on Mile Slip Rd. from the parking lot and leads the hiker to the top of Badger Hill, where the view is beautiful! More scenic views can be enjoyed on the southern section of the trail as you make your way back down to Mile Slip Rd. The trail is ~1 mile long and very steep in places. It comes out to Mile Slip Rd. across from the Mitchell Brook Trail.

Rail-Trail crossing at Melendy Road
The hikers on the Rail-Trail must scramble up a steep grade when going south and crossing Melendy Road. A potential eagle scout has built steps. The scout also installed a bench overlooking Compressor Pond. We are sure many folks will be very grateful. Please remember, the pond is on private property, please stay on the trail.

News from Mayflower Hill
Mayflower Hill Town Forest is close to town and receives many visitors. The blazing and signage was in desperate need of refreshing to avoid 'lost' hikers, of which there were many. Not only is the new Conservation Land Management Committee remarking the trails but our water department has built us a new parking lot! The access road to the water tower is being rebuilt and while they are working there the water department has graciously made 4 parking spaces for walkers at the Shady Lane entrance. Check it out!

We could use your help!
We would like to learn about the wildlife and other natural resources that are in our town. We want to have a good idea of where the roaming paths and nesting areas are of deer, bear, birds, fox, moose and other wildlife. If you see a natural resource such as a wild animal, a rare plant, or an historic feature, please let us know. Email, US mail or call us with the information that is on the Reporting Form. It the species is rare, endangered or threatened, we will forward the information to the Natural Heritage Bureau (NHB). Even if the species that you report is not at risk, information about what resources are in town is of great value to us in our mission to "promote the conservation, protection and sound management of Milford's natural resources for current and future generations." Thank you!

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