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Tamworth explores digital tools and workflows to modernize easement monitoring
Summary
The commission discussed storing shapefiles, sharing Avenza/Gaia logins, and potential grants to offset specialized app costs; Britt Lagasse, Jeremy Phillips, and Ned Beecher will work on electronic file organization and monitoring workflows.
Members discussed modernizing conservation easement monitoring by storing shapefiles electronically and exploring shared access to mapping apps such as Avenza or Gaia GPS. The minutes note that large land trusts use paid apps that can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars annually, and the commission considered seeking grants or Tamworth Foundation support to underwrite those costs.
Commissioners emphasized that easement monitoring is a legal requirement and that improving efficiency and documentation is a priority. The commission agreed that Britt Lagasse, Jeremy Phillips, and Ned Beecher will work on organizing electronic files and monitoring procedures; Teresa Fournier agreed to continue her monitoring assignments while Linda Medeiros will take over the Cave easement.
