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The Forest Legacy Program

The Forest Legacy Program is a partnership between participating States and the USDA Forest Service to identify and help protect environmentally important forests from conversion to non-forest uses. The main tool used for protecting these important forests is conservation easements. The Federal government may fund up to 75% of program costs, with at least 25% coming from private, state or local sources.

Additional Links

Northeastern Area USDA Forest Legacy Program
National USDA Forest Service Forest Legacy Program
Forest Legacy Program Implementation Guidelines
Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book)

Contact Us
Please contact us with any questions or comments concerning the Forest Legacy Program in Massachusetts:

Mike Fleming
phone: (978) 368-0126 x114
e-mail: mike.fleming@state.ma.us