Merck Forest official outlines conservation significance; full presentation deferred
Summary
Rob Terry of Merck Forest said the center is part of a roughly 42,000-acre unfragmented forest block and within an Appalachian biome The Nature Conservancy identified as one of four most important globally; he deferred a full presentation to a future meeting.
Rob Terry of Merck Forest & Farmland Center gave a brief update to the Bennington County Regional Commission, stressing the center’s role within an approximate 42,000-acre unfragmented forest block and within an Appalachian biome The Nature Conservancy identifies as among the world’s most important for conservation.
Because of the late hour Mr. Terry did not deliver his full prepared presentation; the commission agreed to invite him back to a future meeting so he can present in full. The commission adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
No formal vote or action was taken on the Merck Forest matter at the July 16 meeting.
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