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.

News and Events:

The Trail Expo on May 17 was a huge success!
The Milford Conservation Commission sponsored its second Trail Expo, this time at Hampshire Hills Sports and Fitness Center on Emerson Rd. We had ~44 exhibitors and a number of presentations, including a talk by Fritz Wetherbee and a live owl show!

We especially would like to thank Rick Holder for his generosity in donating the use of his facility and staff for this event.
For more information about the event, including info about our exhibitors and presenters click here.

Conservation Lands Management Committee

In June of 2007 the Conservation Commission established a Conservation Lands Management Committee to manage public uses on conservation lands. Click on the hiker to learn more about the Committee and to access the Milford Trails Manual.

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!

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.

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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