Buffam Brook Community Forest (MA)

Trailhead at Buffam Brook Community Forest

Trailhead at Buffam Brook Community Forest

project description

The Town of Pelham Conservation Commission and Kestrel Land Trust acquired 161 acres of land to establish the Buffam Brook Community Forest. This living laboratory will be used to demonstrate sustainable forestry practices that will help forests adapt to climate change and recover from large scale natural disturbances.


Community Forest in January

Community Forest in January

funding sources

US Community Forest Program

Community Preservation Act Fund


Trail at Buffam Brook Community Forest

Trail at Buffam Brook Community Forest

Project Partners

Kestrel Land Trust, Town of Pelham Conservation Commission

lessons learned

Neighboring landowners can encourage each other to participate in conservation projects to create something bigger than possible alone.


Buffam Brook Community Forest is Located in Pelham, MA.