To protect and manage the biodiversity and natural resources of Amherst, NH and to promote the public use of natural open space for outdoor recreation
The Amherst Conservation Plan provides ACC and other town officials with a science-driven and consensus-based approach.
We are volunteers appointed by the Board of Selectmen, operating under the RSA on Conservation Commissions. We are assisted by volunteers from the community.
INVITATION TO STAKEHOLDER MEETING
Date: February 26th, 7:00 PM
Location: Town Hall, Barbara Landry Meeting Room
The ACC & DPW invite you to a meeting regarding the development of an Integrated Vegetation Management Plan for the Town. The plan will seek to control invasive plant species on public property. This session will provide an overview of the need to manage invasive plant species in our community and appropriate strategies. The team developing the plan will gather stakeholder input at the meeting. We will also revisit key points from a previous presentation on this topic by the ACC.
Your participation and input are vital to ensuring an informed and balanced approach to managing invasive species in our town. We encourage all interested stakeholders, including residents and property owners, to attend.
Topics to be covered include:
· Overview of an Integrated Vegetation Management Plan
· Identification and impact of invasive plant species
· Management strategies and best practices
· Discussion of herbicides as a control method
· Community input
· Next steps
We hope you will join us for this important discussion. Please direct any questions to Jared Hardner from ACC, or Eric Slosek from DPW.
Jared Hardner – jhardner@amherstnh.gov
Eric Slosek – email: eslosek@amherstnh.gov phone: 603-673-2317, x402