Derry Conservation Commission
Property Name: Weber Town Forest
Description: Includes
the Arnold George Property and the Lewis Builders Property. The forest contains:
stands of mixed hard and
softwoods, State of NH Recreation Trail, several woods roads, and several large
important wetlands and ponds which are a prime habitat
for waterfowl and other wildlife.
Size: 275 Acres
Per Derry Town Ordinance: ATVs are NOT allowed anywhere in the Weber Forest.
Snowmobiles are allowed on Sheldon Road, the woods road
across from North Shore Road.
Public Uses:
Hiking, Cross Country Skiing, Nature, Camping, Hunting, Fishing
Location: Southeast part of Town , Drew
Road
Access via: Two woods roads off Drew Road: (Jackman Road and
the woods road across from North Shore Road) also from the
State of NH Recreation Trail at Warner Hill Road, and from Sheldon Road
History: The original parcel was donated
by the Weber family. In recent years the town has acquired other parcels of land
bordering on
the Weber Town Forest to greatly expand the size of the forest.
Management:
The properties are actively managed by the Derry Conservation Commission and a
professional forester to provide forest
products, improve wildlife habitat, and provide recreation opportunities.
Pictures:
Updated 1/16/08