Bradford Conservation Commission
Purpose:
The purpose of the Bradford Conservation Commission is to:
Develop and maintain an inventory of the Town’s natural and social resources and to assist in planning for their conservation for the continuing benefit of the townspeople;
Acquire property interests to protect and conserve the Town’s natural and social resources;
Protect the Town's watersheds;
Increase awareness of conservation and recreational goals in overall land use planning and zoning;
Allow for recreational uses on acquired lands that are consistent with conservation goals and have a minimum impact on the land;
Conduct a broad education program on issues that have an impact on local natural and social resources;
Make recommendations to and cooperate and communicate with Town officials, commissions, groups, and organizations having similar concerns, and with appropriate agencies of the regional, state, and federal government.
Nancy Jones, Chair
Ryan Rebozo, Vice Chair
Rick Evans, Secretary
Tom Gray
AJ Follensbee
Barbara Kulzyk
Christiana Fitzpatrick
Matt Wojciak
Meetings:
The Bradford Conservation Commission meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm via Zoom. All meetings are open to the public. Please contact us if you would like assistance joining the meeting.
Note: The next BCC meeting will be on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 6:30 pm in Room 26 of the Bradford Academy. The meeting can also be joined via Zoom at the link below.
Join online Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4739957902
Or dial by phone: (309) 205-3325
Meeting ID: 473 995 7902
*6 to mute/unmute if dialing in from a landline phone.
Meeting Agendas
Meeting Minutes
Other Links
FOWM Scholarship Application, The 2025 application will be due April 17, 2025
Green Up Day, May 4, 2024
Race to the Top of Bradford, June 1, 2024
Devil's Den UItra, October 12-13, 2024
Bradford Conservation Commission's Facebook Page.
Bradford 2020 Ash Tree Inventory
Bradford 2015 Natural Resources Inventory
Bradford Conservation Commission Bylaws
Bradford Conservation Fund Bylaws
Vermont Statutes on Conservation Commissions
About the Wrights Mountain/ Devil's Den Town Forest:
The Wright’s Mountain/ Devil’s Den Town Forest is a 507-acre parcel, 10 minutes west of Bradford’s downtown. This town forest is widely used by local residents and schools and is also a destination for visitors to the region. The Bradford Conservation Commission is charged with managing the town forest. The BCC's interest is in increasing the use and appreciation of the forest while balancing the integrity of the land and preserving wildlife habitat.
Trail Map