Conservation
The Conservation staff in the Land Use Department are responsible for the day to day operation of the Conservation Commission. This includes:
- Reviewing applications for work near wetlands, as well as drafting, issuing, and monitoring wetland permits to ensure compliance with the Wetlands Protection Act
- Providing residents with education and outreach information on the wetland permitting process
- Managing Weston’s 1,800 acres of Conservation Land
- Administering a number of land management contracts
- Conducting baseline documentation of conservation land and Conservation Restrictions
- Monitoring conservation land for encroachments, and
- Collaborating with Weston Forest and Trail Association (WFTA) for trail management and education
- Collaborating with Land’s Sake, Inc. for community farming and education, sustainable forestry, and maple sugaring
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Conservation Commission
The regulatory body responsible for the protection and management of Weston’s natural resources and the administration of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act.
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Conservation Lands & Trails
The Conservation Commission owns and maintains approximately 2,000 acres of protected land throughout Weston that is open to the public for passive recreation.
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Education and Outreach
Both the Conservation Department and Commission are dedicated to wetland and environmental education, from our e-newsletter to stormwater protection and more.
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Land Management Activities
The Commission is responsible for a number of management activities aimed towards the protection and responsible use of Weston’s natural resources.
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Wetland and Land Use Permitting
Learn how to obtain a wetlands permit, how to request and mitigate tree removals, and how to apply to use conservation land for a group activity.