The Conservation Board is a seven member board that meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Board members are appointed to four year terms by the Town Board. The chairman and vice-chairman are selected by the Members. The conservation Board's responsibility is the preservation and protection of agricultural, natural, cultural, recreational and scenic resources. The board works with the other Gorham Boards, public agencies and Town of Gorham property owners in the pursuit of its responsibilities and the development of sound open space planning.