Conservation Commission

The Surry Conservation Committee meets on the first Monday of each month.

Members of the committee are:

- John Davis-Chair
- Caroll Lothrop-Secretary 
- Lesley Johnson
- Ken Maynard
- Scott Hiller
- Judy Lundahl

E-mail address: conservation@surry.nh.gov

SURRY NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY NOW AVAILABLE: Conservation Commission

The Surry Conservation Commission has completed a Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) for the Town of Surry — a comprehensive planning document that maps and describes the town’s natural environment to support informed land use decisions.

Prepared by Moosewood Ecological LLC of Chesterfield, NH and financed through the Surry Conservation Fund, the project included authorized field visits to ten Surry properties along with extensive use of state and national databases. The findings reflect the extraordinary richness of Surry’s forests, wetlands, streams, and farmlands — over 1,400 individual species were identified within town boundaries.

The NRI is a planning tool that shows what we have, what is special, and what deserves protection as the town navigates decisions about housing, development, and preserving Surry’s rural character. It can be used by the Select Board, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, and individual landowners alike.

The full report is available here: Surry NRI Final Report Moosewood Ecological 5-2-2026

A public meeting will be held in September for residents to learn more about the findings. The Conservation Commission welcomes questions and comments at conservation@surry.nh.gov.