Spotlight on Five Rivers Trustee, Scott Piper
Name: Scott Piper, Trustee
Town: Webster
Scott joined the Five Rivers’ Board of Trustees in September 2023! He brings a wealth of experience in carpentry and an enthusiasm for conservation. Scott is a part of the Signage Subcommittee, helping to expand public awareness of Five Rivers conserved lands.
Why do you value Five Rivers? The thing I value most about Five Rivers is the work they have done through the years to help farmers conserve their farmland. New Hampshire has lost so many of its farms in recent decades for varying reasons. The options that Five Rivers provides gives hope to these stewards of the land of maintaining their way of life, or at minimum, knowing the land will remain open for similar uses for generations to come.
What’s the best part of your volunteer role? Since I am new to the board, I have enjoyed meeting all of the people past and present that drive Five Rivers forward. I hope my contributions will help us achieve some of our goals and the goals of many landowners.
What’s your favorite Five Rivers property and why? The Bohanan property in Hopkinton is my favorite for many reasons. Living just up the road is an obvious one, but also, I have spent countless hours hunting and exploring its many acres with family and friends. This vast property and its diverse landscapes have provided me with so many great memories and picture-perfect moments, winter, spring, summer, and fall.
What’s your favorite thing about living in the greater Capital Region? Concord and its surrounding towns offer so many opportunities for recreation, both indoors and out. Rivers, ponds, and lots of public land to roam and enjoy. Maybe that’s why I have lived here all my life.
What’s your favorite thing to do outdoors? Hard to narrow it down to just one, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and hiking to name a few. I suppose in the end, they are all just a means of observing wildlife.
Finally, what does Five Rivers mean to you? Five Rivers means there will be open spaces for wildlife to flourish and for people and their pets to discover for generations to come.
