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Benson Vermont
Conservation Committee
Address: 2760 Stage Road
Mail: P.O. Box 163 Benson, VT 05731
Phone: (802) 537-2611
FAX: (802) 537-2612
E-Mail: conservation@benson-vt.com
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Our committee is interested in many issues and to better inform our neighbors of our purpose we would like to list some of the most significant and long-lasting work we are or would like to be involved in.
Promoting the establishment of local conservation funds for land conservation work.
Being stewards of municipal lands.
Inventorying the natural and cultural resources in our town so we know what is most important to conserve before it is too late.
Promoting local economies, especially those of the working landscape.
Encouraging a land ethic and respect for all living things with whom we share our communities.
Creating opportunities for townspeople to recreate and celebrate living more closely with the land.
Working to prevent or stop polluting activities.
Identify and inventory open lands and properties of community significance to the Town of Benson
Provide means to accept land grants and trail easements to be enjoyed by current and future generations
Prepare, collect and publish data on our natural resources and conservation activities for Benson
Be a resource for the Planning Commission and Selectmen for researching possible projects and making recommendations to them.
We
encourage any Benson resident who would like to work on these
types of projects to contact us or attend our monthly meetings.
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