Osgood Conservation Easement

Conservation Easement

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December 30, 2003

Charles and Patricia Osgood partnered with the Land Trust to place a conservation easement on their 16-acre property in Bartlett, N.H., which abuts Merriman State Forest. The property hosts part of the Mt. Surprise Trail network and the easement protects the watershed of beautiful Eben Abbott Brook. The Osgoods purchased the property to ensure future pedestrian access to Merriman State Forest.

“We have always had access to the mountains on lands people have made available and we would like to do the same for others. It concerns us that with so much land being sold, the avenues and entrances to the mountains and state forests are becoming limited. It is a small return we felt we could do for having the pleasure of living here.” –Charlie Osgood

Trails & Directions

  • A downloadable trail map is available HERE.
  • Access caution: There is no local parking access developed for this property yet. Parking is not allowed at the end of Mount Surprise Road or at the Eagle Ridge Condos. However, bicyclists and pedestrians can access the preserve at the end of Mt Surprise Road or from neighboring lands.

 

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State(s): NH
Town(s): bartlett
Acres: 16
Town Tax Map: 4MTSURP, Lot: 051L01
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