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Pembroke conservation commission eyes 100 acres from DeStefano for future acquisition review
Summary
Commissioners reported a landowner is open to selling roughly 100 acres (two parcels) adjacent to an existing conservation parcel; next steps are a site visit and criteria rating to determine eligibility for town funding and FIPS/Federal programs.
Commissioners told the meeting they spoke with Steve DeStefano, who indicated willingness to discuss selling two parcels that together total about 100 acres and abut existing conserved land. The parcels have narrow frontage with interior open areas that could add contiguous protected acreage.
The commission agreed the next steps are to schedule a site visit, have staff fill out a conservation‑criteria rating sheet, and determine whether the parcels qualify for potential funding sources such as FIPS (Forestland or similar grant programs). Commissioners noted they would not pay more than an appraisal value and stressed appraisal‑based negotiation if the town pursued acquisition assistance.
Members said they will contact the landowner to arrange a site walk and collect maps and that the commission may evaluate FIPS eligibility if the parcels meet forest conservation criteria.
