Community Forests A Shared Community Resource

Today’s Discussion - Introduction and Welcome - Introduction to Community Forests - Shiloh Pond Opportunity - Proposed Timeline & Planning Process

…an old model with new relevance Community Forests… …an old model with new relevance Calais, VT Town Forest – 1920’s

COMMUNITY FOREST MODEL Community ownership Community participation in management Benefits from land flow to community Permanent protection

Economic Timber income Recreation and tourism Biomass production BENEFITS Economic Timber income Recreation and tourism Biomass production Social Community building Outdoor classroom Community events Ecological Drinking water protection Habitat protection

Steps in a Community Forest Project - Property Prioritization - Secure Property Community Involvement - Funding - Community Planning - Governance - Management Plan - Acquire Land - Activate!

13 Mile Woods Community Forest – Errol, NH Timber income benefits 13 Mile Woods Community Forest – Errol, NH

Barre Town Forest – Barre, VT

Bethel Community Forest – Bethel, ME

Betsy Cook Project Manager Trust for Public Land 207-317-2085 betsy Betsy Cook Project Manager Trust for Public Land 207-317-2085 betsy.cook@tpl.org