Cub Scout Pack 9

 

 

 

 

Conservation Land

     
    Greetings!

    Last night I attended the Conservation Commission meeting to procure an area for the establishment of a "sugarbush" for the Cub Scouts. After a unanimous vote, I procured permission to plant trees in the George Hill Rd conservation area with exclusive rights to tap these trees in perpetuity. They will be ours! The area consists of 115 acres of conservation land. There was discussion about walking trails and such and I can foresee establishing an area for the scouts to camp  in the future. One step at a time. A letter of endorsement from the Con Com was approved and detailed maps are to be provided so that the grant for tree money can move forward. That is the final step needed.
     
     I will be walking to area with the Con Com over the next few weeks to go over the plans for the land. This project could be ongoing for years! Details will be forwarded as they come up. If anyone would like to participate, please feel free!
     
    One final thing. The subject of diversifying the trees planted came up. I told them we would be glad to plant other species as well as sugar maples. I have several hundred black walnut seeds that are to be planted in a few weeks and a year from now will be ready to transplant somewhere.
     
    Sincerely,
     
    Ken

March 2010