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2. Volunteering to Maintain and Improve Weston Conservation Land

   Weston's Conservation Commission may grant permission to residents and local organizations to maintain and improve Conservation Land. If you are interested in such work, please fill out the form below. Conservation staff will review your proposal and get back to you. No work may be conducted on Conservation Land without prior approval.

   Thank you for volunteering!

4. Applicant Name*
5. Organization
7. Address*
9. Email*
10. Preferred Phone*
12. Contact name of who will be performing the work (if different than above)
14. Address
16. Email
17. Preferred Phone
19. Name of Conservation Land Property*
21. Address of Conservation Land Property*
23. Type of Work (check all that apply)*

    1. Removal of trash and unnatural debris
    2. Routine Maintenance: Cutting of brush, branches, fallen trees (cuttings must be dispersed as if they fell naturally)
    3. Routine Maintenance: Clearing and maintenance of existing erosion control features
    4. Routine Maintenance: Hardening with wood chips, stone dust or gravel
    5. Routine Maintenance: Widening the treadway

    1. Maintenance of infrastructures such as boardwalks, bridges, culverts, benches, tables, fencing, signs, etc.
    2. Field Maintenance: Mowing
    3. Field Maintenance: Field edge maintenance/weed wacking
    4. Field Maintenance: Removal of brush, branches, or fallen trees
    5. Invasive species removal outside of the 25-foot No Disturb Zone, provided removal is in accordance with the procedures outlined in Appendix A of the Generic Order referenced below
25. Description of Proposed Work*

    Please provide a brief description of the scope of work including how this will enhance the Conservation Land. Consider the what, why, where, when, and how of your proposed project. Please provide as much detailed information as possible (e.g., frequency, methods, equipment, materials, disposal).

27. Approximate date(s) and duration of work*
28. Approximate number of volunteers/participants*
30. Map/Sketch of Location*

    Please upload a map/sketch showing where work will be conducted. You may choose to mark up a screenshot from our MapsOnline program.

32. Information for work within Jurisdictional Areas

    For additional information for proposed work within Wetland Protection Act jurisdictional areas, please review:

    Trail Maintenance and Invasive Species Management (PDF)

    Appendix A & B: Invasive Plant Control & Maintenance Guidelines (PDF)

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34. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
35. Email address

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36. Submit

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