In 2009, the town of Gill purchased a 163-acre forest in town. Interested community members had big ideas to turn the forest into a place for the entire community to enjoy.

What can towns do to be sure their community's resources are conserved? Learn from energetic and dedicated municipal officials from across the state, like Norton's Jennifer Carlino. In her post as Conservation Agent, Jennifer has the opportunity to do everything from wetland protection to field studies identifying rare species habitat, vernal pool certification, land protection, and community education.

Every day, landowners are making decisions about how to manage their land and what to do with their land when they pass on.  Many landowners are making these decisions without the benefit of knowing all their options.  These decisions not only affect the landowners and their family, but are shaping the landscapes within your community.