Student Conservation Association holds Crew Leader Training in Chester's Town Forest. See related enviorment news. Additional trail work has been done on the Green Mountain Trail at the GMUHS.
(from Chester’s Town Plan)
Conservation areas are lands that possess outstanding value or potential as wildlife habitat, recreation areas, educational resources, fragile natural areas, economic assets (generating revenue from recreation and tourism), or aesthetic resources. Conservation lands represent relatively pristine areas of the Town that residents wish to preserve in their natural state for future generations, and should receive the highest level of protection from development. Special care should be taken in any resource management or extraction plans to maintain the character and value of these areas. Conservation areas are especially beneficial when surrounded by compatible uses such as forest and agriculture.
The Town should:
• Encourage discussion of the development of a conservation program at community forums.
• Work with area land trusts, in cooperation with land owners and the community, to educate people on the different methods available to preserve important forested and agricultural land.
• Review areas designated as deer wintering areas, bear corridors and Natural Heritage Inventory Sites.
• Develop strategies to protect areas containing rare species, exemplary natural communities and necessary wildlife habitat. Strategies may include public and quasi-public ownership or conservation easements protecting such lands.
To view and download the new Lost Mine Trail Map or Lost Mine Trail Brochure.
To view and download Ken Walker's Green Mountain Nature Trail map.
Town Forest by
Michael
Caduto
Adams
Land by
Michael
Caduto