Candia Conservation Commission - Goals and Objectives

Our goals and objectives were established in 2012.

Objective 1. Conduct efforts to preserve Candia’s important natural resources.
- Focus on developing a network of connected lands that preserve the natural ecology of the indigenous flora and fauna and connect with similar areas in neighboring towns.
- Focus on properties containing backlands and important natural features such as exemplary natural communities, rare species, prime wetlands, aquifers, timber, agricultural resources, wildlife habitat and corridors, etc.
- Preserve critical road frontage areas identified as wildlife crossings.
  - Maintain a record of wildlife sightings around town.
  - For important amphibian road crossings, place “Amphibian Crossing” signs on poles from early March to early May.
Objective 2. Monitor the town properties under jurisdiction of the Commission.
- Acquire current surveys of properties under commission jurisdiction.
Objective 3. Work with conservation organizations to protect selected properties.
Objective 4. Inventory Candia’s wetlands and recommend areas for town approval as Prime Wetlands – (after new assessment procedures are established)

Objective 1. Continue the revitalization of our Conservation Areas.
Objective 2. Maintain trails on town properties, develop trail guides, and build kiosks as appropriate.

Objective 1. Contract forestry with professionals and ecologists to assess town forests and develop a management plan for each town forest.
Objective 2. Contract appropriate professionals to conduct forestry activities according to the management plans.
Objective 3. Finance forest management activities with funds gained through timber sales from previous town forestry projects.
Objective 4. Host walks through town forests guided by forestry professionals and ecologists highlighting forest management, Best Management Practices, and ecologically significant areas.

Objective 1. Develop/Maintain a positive working relationship with town officials and other related agencies.
Objective 2. Provide reports and information at town meeting and other town functions.
Objective 3. Maintain visibility at town functions.
Objective 4. Publish a newsletter annually, which provides in-depth information about recent activities and issues relating to the Conservation Commission and its mission.
Objective 5. Contribute articles of interest, editorials, etc. to local newspapers & other media.
Objective 6. Organize and conduct landowner education and outreach activities related to the mission of the Conservation Commission.
- Provide workshops and educational events about land conservation and related topics of local interest.
- Conduct public walks on town properties led by experts in various fields of environmental science.
- Develop a procedure for contacting and working with local landowners regarding conservation of their land.
Objective 7. Participate in training activities that improve the ability of conservation commissioners to achieve the above stated goals and objectives.