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Bedford’s Mini-Forest Aims for Roots and Resilience | New Bedford News
Bedford’s got a green dream: a self-sustaining mini-forest on the Job Lane House grounds, set to bloom in just three years. But it’s not all saplings and sunshine—getting approval from the Historic Preservation Commission hinges on proving long-term volunteer commitment, while the Bedford Mini-Forest Guild races to secure nonprofit status by partnering with the Friends of the Job Lane House. With 15 eager volunteers ready and a bare-root planting strategy to cut costs, the project could launch as early as November—if the MOU clears and wildlife protection lessons from nearby towns are…
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