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 goas on the Acton Conservation & Forestry Committee, as voted on during their May 7th, 2024 meeting.

1. Education of town committees, selectmen, and public to the benefit of
   conservation land with model examples of conservation and forest management.
2. Work and liaison with other committees in the town such as the Mary Grant
   Committee, Recreation Committee, and Three Rivers Land Trust.
3. Address trespassing problems from town to private land.
4. 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	EMAIL	TERM ENDS
Michael Benjamin	Chair	460-7582	mr.michaelbenjamin@gmail.com	6-30-2025
Kelly Collins	Member	604-8215	simplerthymefarm2017@gmail.com	6-30-2027
Joe Ruma	Member	636-1829	rockyred@gmail.com	6-30-2027
John Fatula	Member	—	jfatula@gmail.com	6-30-2025
Wayne Burgett	Member	603-404-0501	wayneburgett@atlanticbb.net	6-30-2025
OPEN SEAT		CONTACT TOWN	ADMINISTRATOR	IF INTERESTED
Steve Bodkin	Town Forester	831-7191	bettertimber@metrocast.net	None