Stancliff Forest

Conserved to protect wildlife habitat and the property's natural communities, as well as fostering recreational use of the property, the Stancliff Forest was conserved in 2001 through a donation by Ron and Judy Stancliff. It expands an existing block of conserved land including the Town's Sterling Forest.

The property is approximately 11 acres of forest land containing mostly northern hardwood trees with some mixed softwoods, primarily spruce trees. Topography ranges from mildly sloping to relative steep, with the southern section of the property being the steepest. A general upward slope exists from north to south and views from the property are very appealing to the south and east. The property is crossed by old skidder trails. The Old Billings Road divides the northern section and serves as a legal right of way. The western and northern side of the property is bordered by Sterling Town Forest. A mountain bike trail runs across the northern part of the property. Extensive signs of deer have been seen on the property.