Arbor Resources Committee

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

  • Daniel Churella
  • Jacqueline Edwards
  • Deb Edinger
  • Bobbi Tornheim
  • Bopha Malone, Select Board Liaison
  • Anne Gardsbane
  • Molly Haskell, Chair
  • Elizabeth Knox

Overview

The purpose of the Arbor Resources Committee is to enhance the quality of life in Bedford by protecting and preserving, developing and managing the arbor resources on publicly-owned lands and by encouraging the preservation and development of resources on private lands.

Here is a short explainer of the laws and policies that cover Bedford’s Trees.  

Why are tree so important to Bedford?

Check out our Value of Trees Primer.  Trees have have huge benefits to the Town, including: 

  • Fighting climate change
  • Cooling 
  • Increased safety 
  • Boosted property values.