Milford Conservation Commission

WELCOME

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.

Mitchell Brook Trail at Mile Slip Town Forest
The Mitchell Brook trail at Mile Slip has been opened to the public (hikers only). It is a lovely 1.3 mile long trail that leads the hiker from the parking lot, down the hill to the riparian buffer along Mitchell Brook and back up to Mile Slip Road. Directions:

Summit Trail at Mile Slip Town Forest
An eagle scout project this year is a hiking trail to the summit of Badger Hill. When the trail is complete, we will post the details here and offer a map on-line.

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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