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Tamworth commissioners raise buffer concerns over White Lake Woods excavation near Black Spruce Bogs
Summary
Commissioners discussed excavation activity by White Lake Woods LLC near the Black Spruce Bogs and potential impacts to kettle‑hole ponds; Jeremy Phillips suggested a 350‑foot protective buffer and was encouraged to attend the Planning Board review as the applicant pursues NH DES permitting.
Tamworth Conservation Commission members discussed active excavation permitting by White Lake Woods LLC near the Black Spruce Bogs and the potential impacts to a kettle‑hole/bog pond adjacent to town conservation land. Commissioners raised wetland setback and groundwater monitoring concerns and debated whether to submit formal recommendations during the local permitting process.
Commissioner Jeremy Phillips suggested a 350‑foot protective buffer around the kettle ponds as a possible mitigation; Ned Beecher noted the Planning Board is continuing to review the local excavation permit and encouraged commissioners to attend upcoming meetings. White Lake Woods LLC will apply to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services for an Alteration of Terrain permit after the local process.
