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VALUABLE MASSACHUSETTS ECOSYSTEMS SHRINKING, Doing More with Less Phys Org May 2015
All land is not created equal. Some ecosystems do triple duty in the benefits they provide to society. Massachusetts forests, for example, filter public drinking water while also providing habitat for threatened species and storing carbon to combat climate change.
LOSING GROUND - MASS AUDUBON REPORT
MASS AUDUBON CONSERVATION WORK
Educational Information
Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation and UMass Amherst Department of Natural Resources Conservation
MA DCR Forest Resources Strategies.pdf
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News:
The North 40 was purchased in part with $10 million dollars of funding from the CPA. The Community Preservation Committee has proposed the acreage to be under deed restriction to the Select Board. Watch the discussion from the November 14 Select Board meeting starting at 1hour 26minutes.
The Wellesley Trails Committee submitted a Statement on Protecting the North 40 to Town Boards. Read it here:
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Ribbon Cutting at the Vernal Pool
The skies cleared for a beautiful ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the boardwalk at the North 40 Vernal Pool, which provides both access and protection to this important resource.
Selectman Jack Morgan and NRC Director Brandon Schmitt addressed the large crowd in attendance, and lead volunteer Bill Giezentanner had the honor of cutting the ribbon. The boardwalk was funded by the Community Preservation Act (CPA), and built with over 500 hours of volunteer labor.
See the video about the boardwalk here.
Vernal Pool Cleanup
Thanks to all of the volunteers who help to maintain this important resource area. Learn more and see photos.
(Spotted Salamander photo courtesy of Joy Marzolf)
Weston Road Gardens will soon be in bloom and bounty! Have a look.
There's even a video:
Congratulations!
Wellesley Selectman Barbara Searle and Wellesley College's Ben Hammond sign closing papers. Photo courtesy of Wellesley Townsman
Thank you!
Over 500 People Explored the North 40!
Raptors, Goats and You!
Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.
Frank Lloyd Wright
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