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