- Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
Media Contact for Learn about MassWildlife’s habitat management projects at site walks this spring
Media Contact, MassWildlife
MassWildlife's management activities are focused on declining habitat types that provide homes—food, cover, and space—for the state’s common and rare animals and plants. The goal is to create and maintain native grasslands, shrublands, vibrant young forests, woodlands, and dedicated forest reserves. Habitat site walks will demonstrate a range of habitat types. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes for walking. Site walks will be held rain or shine, but will be cancelled or cut short if there is thunder and lightning.
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Site |
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Location |
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Frances Crane WMA, North |
Tuesday, |
MassWildlife has been restoring native sandplain grasslands, barrens, and woodlands at Frances Crane WMA for many years. Biologists and ecologists involved in the project will discuss how these restoration projects have provided habitat for many rare species. |
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Montague Plains WMA |
Wednesday, |
Montague Plains is the largest intact inland glacial sandplain ecosystem in Massachusetts. Learn about over two decades of restoration work and upcoming projects. After the walk, participants can stay and listen to whip-poor-wills and woodcock at dusk, weather permitting. |
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Muddy Brook WMA |
Friday, |
Muddy Brook supports one of the largest actively managed fire-influenced landscapes in the interior of Massachusetts. The regionally significant barrens and oak woodland natural communities support over 20 state-listed species and a wealth of other highly specialized and often rare plants and animals. Ecologists will provide an overview of the ecology and management of the site. If the weather cooperates, whip-poor-wills and many other species should be heard. |
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Stafford Hill WMA |
Saturday, |
Stafford Hill boasts a wide variety of wildlife habitats, from open shrublands and grasslands to forests and wetlands. Learn about the management and ecology of these diverse habitats from Masswildlife biologists and see great views of Mt. Greylock. |
Media Contact for Learn about MassWildlife’s habitat management projects at site walks this spring
