Forest Landowner Forum: MA DCR’s Working Forest Initiative

Wednesday, February 24, 2016, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main Street (Rt. 119) in Groton, MA  (Snowdate: Thursday, Feb. 25th, same time and location)

For landowners with more than 10 acres of forest in Massachusetts. Our guest speaker for this forum will be Mike Downey, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Forest Stewardship Program Coordinator. MA DCR currently has a cost-share reimbursement program available to landowners with more than 10 acres of forest that could provide financial assistance in developing a Forest Stewardship Plan for your property. These cost-share monies are limited and applications are reviewed on a first-come basis each fiscal year. Mike will provide details about the program and answer any questions.

The NRWA is working with the Merrimack River Watershed Council (MRWC) on a multi-year partnership project funded by the US Forest Service -- “Expanding Riparian Buffers”. Riparian buffers are streamside lands that if properly managed can protect the waterways from polluted run-off. One of the project’s goals is to encourage forest landowners to participate in the MA DCR Forest Stewardship Program. The Forest Stewardship Program offers free technical assistance and financial incentives to forest landowners and municipalities, encouraging good stewardship on these properties. Your forestland does not have to abut a river or stream in order to participate. 
 
This forum is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is appreciated for planning purposes.  To pre-register, or for questions, please contact Al Futterman, NRWA Land Programs Director at (978) 448-0299, or
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