Wachusett Reservoir Watershed
Land Management Plan 2001-2010

The Wachusett Reservoir Watershed Land Management Plan sets out principles, goals, and objectives for managing DCR owned land in the Wachusett Reservoir watershed with the express purpose of protecting the public water supply for the ten year period from 2001-2010. The plan also describes DCR’s land acquisition program within the Wachusett Reservoir Watershed, as well as objectives for managing wildlife and protecting cultural resources.The plan is separated out by chapter for faster viewing. All files are in .pdf format

Executive Summary

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction, Mandates, and Statement of Mission
Chapter 2: Description of Wachusett Watershed Resources
Chapter 3: Research-based Principles Guiding Watershed Management
Chapter 4: Watershed Management Goals
Chapter 5: Management Plan Objectives and Methods: 2001 – 2010

• 5.1: Land Protection
• 5.2: Management of Forested Lands
• 5.3: Management of Non-Forested MDC Lands
• 5.4: Management of Biodiversity
• 5.5: Wildlife Management
• 5.6: Protection of Cultural Resources

Chapter 6: Research, Inventory, and Monitoring Needs
Chapter 7: Public Involvement
Chapter 8: Literature Cited and General References
Chapter 9: Glossary of Terms

Last Update: 3/03