Shelburne conservation commission hears concerns that forest-block mapping could lower property values

Jun 10, 2026

At its June 10 meeting the Shelburne Natural Resources and Conservation Commission heard that the Planning Commission is mapping forest blocks, a process expected to finish by July, and considered resident concerns that an ecological-corridor designation could reduce property valuation; the commission outlined several possible responses.

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Chair Chandler Noyes and vice chair Cathy O’Brien led discussion June 10 on a Forest Block Task Force update and related town planning work, telling the commission that the Planning Commission is mapping Forest Blocks and expects to finish by July.

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