Conservation and Forestry
Mission Statement
The mission of the Acton Conservation and Forestry Committee is to work within the Town of
Acton Comprehensive Plan in order to help promote goals of conservation and responsible
stewardship of natural resources and open space in our Town.
Committee Goals
These are the goals of the Acton Conservation & Forestry Committee, as voted on during their August 11, 2026 meeting.
- Education of town committees, selectmen, and public to the benefit of
conservation land with model examples of conservation and forest management. - Work and liaison with other committees in the town such as the Mary Grant
Committee, Recreation Committee, and Three Rivers Land Trust. - Address trespassing problems from town to private land.
- Formally identify areas to conserve such as scenic vistas, sensitive areas, and
potential jogging/walking paths and identify funding sources.
Committee Members
| NAME | POSITION | PHONE | TERM ENDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Benjamin | Chair | 460-7582 | mr.michaelbenjamin@gmail.com | 6-30-2028 |
| Carl Davis | Member | 491-3075 | garlicdavis@gmail.com | |
| Joe Ruma | Member | 636-1829 | rockyred@gmail.com | 6-30-2027 |
| John Fatula | Member | 615-2778 | jfatula@gmail.com | 6-30-2028 |
| Ryan White | Member | (203) 592-3846 | ryanw4591@gmail.com | 6-30-2026 |
| Jim Chadbourne | Member | 251-0744 | jchad1960@gmail.com | 06-30-2026 |
| Steve Bodkin | Town Forester | 831-7191 | bettertimber@metrocast.net | None |
HEBO HYBO FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN
CLICK HERE to view the newly release forest management plan for the Hebo Hybo property