MEREDITH — The Page Pond Town Forest has expanded by 38 acres, thanks to the efforts of the Meredith Conservation Commission, grant funding and many local donors. The new acreage will provide enhancement to water quality, wildlife, and recreational and educational opportunities.

It’s been years in the making, but the endeavor was worth it, said Scott Powell, chair of the conservation commission.

“It’s over 800 acres now, and it’s a really important resource, because it protects a whole lot of wetlands,” said Powell in a phone interview with The Laconia Daily Sun. “There’s 1,800 feet of frontage on the wetlands, which is important from an ecological perspective.”

The property acquired is a 38-acre parcel that abuts the 763 acres already preserved as part of the Page Pond Town Forest, acc

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