Conservation Commission

The Greensboro Conservation Commission (GCC) is established under Title 24 of the Vermont Statutes and its role in our town is defined in Chapter 118 of that Title which can be found at this link.

The GCC collaborates with other bodies including the Greensboro Planning Commission (GPC), the Watershed Stewards of the Greensboro Association (GA) and the Greensboro Land Trust (GLT) in the fulfillment of our work.

Information on our work that will be of interest to town residents and visitors is regularly updated in the program information below and the minutes of our meetings provide a comprehensive record of our work.

1. Events

The GCC organizes a number of events throughout the year. By following the links below you can find out more about events we have run in the recent past and upcoming events to look forward to.

The Great Greensboro Bird Event!, August 17, 2024

How to Love a Forest: Ethan Tapper, October 13, 3-5 p.m, 2024

2. MAPPING GREENSBORO’s PUBLIC TRAILS

The GCC has developed maps to encourage more people to make use of our public trails. Click here for a map that includes an overview of all of the public walking trails in town.  You can also find detailed maps of each trail here Greensboro Public Trail Maps. The maps are in pdf format so can be used online or printed out to take with you. They can also be uploaded into a trail map App such as Avenza so you can see your location on the trail as you walk it.

3. ENCOURAGING POLLINATORS

At Town Meeting Day in March 5th 2024 the GCC proposed a Pollinator Resolution which was passed by a significant majority. The resolution declares the Town of Greensboro to be a Pollinator-Friendly Community and recommends the adoption of a number of policies and practices that protect and support pollinator health by minimizing the use and sale of insecticides.

The GCC is now working with other town initiatives such as the Bend Revitalization Initiative and the Pollinator-Friendly Greensboro Group to establish additional Pollinator beds and pathways in our town.

4. Managing Invasive Plants

The GCC is working to support the Greensboro community in identifying and managing invasive plants. We have created this Guide to Invasive Plants to help community members identify invasive plants and learn about best practices for their removal.

We have also established a tool library with the help of a grant from the Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions which community members can access to borrow specialized tools for the removal of invasive plants. Community members can access the Tool Library by using this sign out sheet.

The GCC is also collaborating with Highland Lodge on a demonstration Knotweed removal project on Craftsbury Road opposite the Lodge and also working with property owners in Greensboro Bend on the removal of Knotweed on the banks of the Lamoille River.

5. Bird Walks

The GCC partners with the Greensboro Free Library in leading guided bird walks every Spring. The dates for 2025 will be announced early in the year.

6. Community Engagement in Maintaining Culverts

The GCC is jointly sponsoring an initiative to engage our community in supporting our town in ensuring our Culverts are clear of blockages that might cause additional damage to our road network and increased water pollution during future storm events. You can find out more and sign up as a volunteer here Town of Greensboro Adopt-a-Culvert Program

7. Watershed Protection

The GCC collaborates with the Greensboro Association to protect our watersheds through programs such as Lake Wise and Stream Wise. More information can be found at this link on work being done in the greater Greensboro community on Watershed Protection. The Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District has also developed the Caspian Lake Watershed Action Plan in collaboration with the Watershed Stewards of Greensboro (part of the Greensboro Association)

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