Acreage: 38 acres, abutting 138 acres already owned by the LRCT;
will complete the LRCT’s 176-acre Sewall Woods Conservation Area
Location: Wolfeboro—off Sewall Road, abutting other parts of Sewall
Woods
Trails: Parts of the Sewall Woods cross-country ski and walking
trail network, which extends through the entire Sewall Woods
property and connects with the Abenaki trail network; together these
networks include over 18 miles of trails
Natural Resources: Mixed forest growth of hardwoods and softwoods,
providing habitat for dozens of species of wildlife, including deer,
bear, ruffed grouse, countless songbirds, and even an occasional
moose
Key Conservation and Community Values: Community conservation asset
of the first order, located within a short walking distance of
downtown Wolfeboro; extraordinary recreational opportunities on
trails for walking and nature observation, as well as cross-country
skiing in the winter on expertly groomed trails; prime wildlife
habitat; scenic value
as a natural area, which complements Wolfeboro’s residential areas,
downtown business community, and waterfront.
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Sewall Woods, Wolfeboro, New Hamsphire
Final Parcel to be Acquired by
Lakes Region Conservation Trust
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