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Selectboard backs conservation group effort to secure timber rights for Snake Mountain wildlife protection
Summary
Weybridge’s Selectboard unanimously supported the Conservation Commission’s request for a $5,000 donation and endorsed efforts to acquire timber rights on an 86-acre parcel to protect recreation and wildlife; the state is pursuing purchase of timber rights currently held by A. Johnson Lumber.
The Weybridge Selectboard agreed to support local conservation efforts tied to the Snake Mountain Wildlife Project and voted to provide a $5,000 donation through the Conservation Commission.
Gioia Kuss, Chair of the Conservation Commission, told the board that A. Johnson Lumber is considering transferring land and timber rights to the Snake Mountain Wildlife Project. The Commission asked for a town letter of support and a financial contribution. Bill Mayers moved to provide a $5,000 donation; Charlie Jordan seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Will Duane, a guest representing the interested conservation partners, explained the state does not currently own the timber rights and is attempting to regain or purchase them. He said any state management would allow only selective timber harvesting and would prohibit ATVs and mountain biking to protect recreation and wildlife.
The board also voted to support acquisition of the timber rights and an associated 86-acre parcel. No purchase terms or state timetable were provided during the meeting; Selectboard members recorded their municipal support but did not commit town funds beyond the $5,000 donation voted through the Conservation Commission.
