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Commissioners press for stronger protections on White Lake Woods excavation plan
Summary
Tamworth commissioners discussed the White Lake Woods LLC excavation proposal ahead of a June 24 Planning Board review, focusing on protecting the Black Spruce Bog and adjacent resources; Natural Heritage Bureau recommended a 100-meter setback from bog pond habitat vs. the plan's proposed 150-foot setback, and the Commission agreed to request an NH Fish & Game review.
During Representative Reports the Commission focused extensive discussion on the White Lake Woods LLC excavation proposal, which is scheduled for further review by the Planning Board on June 24. Commissioners and staff discussed the ecological significance of the Black Spruce Bog, the bog ponds, an esker, and nearby Town-owned conservation land, and considered potential boundary-line adjustments or expanded buffer zones to increase protection of sensitive habitat.
Members noted information from the Natural Heritage Bureau indicating a recommended 100-meter (approximately 300-foot) setback from bog pond habitat; the excavation plan as discussed included a 150-foot setback, creating a discrepancy in recommended buffer distance. Commissioners discussed requesting an NH Fish & Game species-and-habitat review; Jeremy Phillips agreed to submit that request and Commissioners discussed the role of state permitting agencies in evaluating environmental impacts of the proposal.
