Natural Resources Chapter Identifies the Natural Features and Resources Found Throughout Dunbarton and Important Natural Resource Related Issues
DRAFT August 2019 6. NATURAL RESOURCES The Natural Resources Chapter identifies the natural features and resources found throughout Dunbarton and important natural resource related issues. As noted in the Community Survey, many VISION STATEMENT of the respondents consider natural resources an important topic to address. The Survey identified the issues of highest concern to be Promote good stewardship of our natural resources natural habitats, forests, and the protection of wetlands. Many and continue working to preserve Dunbarton’s high respondents also thought that there should be additional efforts to quality of life and rural character by supporting open increase the amount of open space and conservation land in Town. space, agriculture, forestry, wildlife, outdoor recreation, clean water, and wetlands. Dunbarton occupies approximately 20,045 acres in the Central New Hampshire Region, with approximately 5,400 acres of this total held in conservation. Within its borders are a rich diversity of natural resources and numerous distinct natural features. Although there are no rivers that run through Dunbarton, several brooks, streams, and ponds scatter the landscape. The terrain is dominated by steep slopes and hilly areas, resulting in several scenic viewsheds. The natural land cover is dominated by forests but there are many fields and agricultural lands throughout Town. NATURAL RESOURCES DUNBARTON MASTER PLAN 2019 6.1 DRAFT August 2019 COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS Community Survey Question #12: There are 20,045 acres of land in Dunbarton, 5,284 acres of The following questions taken from the Community Survey best which are permanently protected for public represent residents’ opinions on natural resources. conservation/recreation purposes (including the federally Community Survey Question #2: owned flood control area at Clough State Park).
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