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Information about upcoming public information meetings, public comment requests will be found in this area.

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December 13 -- Phillipston WMA Habitat Site Walk, Phillipston -- The public is invited to a DFW Habitat Site Walk on December 13, 2011 at 2PM at the Phillipston Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Meet at the parking pullout on Queen Lake Road (Rte 101) .1 mile west of the intersection with Narrow Lane in Phillipston. John Scanlon, DFW Forestry Project Leader, will discuss planned habitat management activities for this property. The planned management will establish small patches of young forest habitat that results in a forest with greater structural and wildlife diversity. It will also assist the Town of Phillipston in resolving a public safety issue associated with winter icing on Queen Lake Road (Route 101). In addition, the site walk will provide an opportunity for interested conservation-minded citizens and landowners to learn about habitat management operations that benefit different kinds of wildlife in special need of conservation. Landowners interested in managing their own properties for wildlife are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to find out more about wildlife habitat management. Dress warmly for the weather and wear sturdy boots; the walk take place with rain, light snow, or sunshine. Consider taking binoculars and a camera. If there is inclement weather, site walk cancellation information will be recorded at (508)389-6324.

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May 18 -- Fisheries and Wildlife Board Hosts Public Informational Meeting on Eastern Box Turtle Conservation Plan
The Fisheries and Wildlife Board will conduct an informational meeting for the public on the proposed Eastern Box Turtle Conservation Plan. The plan has been developed by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) pursuant to the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act, M.G.L. c. 131A, (MESA) and DFW's MESA regulations at 321 CMR 10.12 6(a) (6), 10.23(6) and 10.26. The Fisheries and Wildlife Board will hold this informational meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 3:30 p.m., at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Karl Weiss Education and Conference Center, 100 North Drive, Westborough, MA.

Beginning on May 18, 2011, the date of the public informational meeting, DFW will commence a 60-day public comment period on the plan and related general permit, which will end on the close of business, July 18, 2011.

5/11/11--The Eastern Box Turtle Management Plan is now available on the Division website.

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June 3--Public Invited to Shrubland Habitat Reclamation Site Visit, Cheshire -- The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) will continue on-going shrubland habitat management at the DFW Stafford Hill Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Cheshire by reclaiming an additional 60 acres of abandoned fields in 2011. Previously (2006-2009) DFW reclaimed >100 acres of abandoned fields and aspen forest at this WMA, and the additional 60 acres planned for 2011 will further enhance shrubland habitat for declining native songbirds, game birds, and other wildlife that prefer open, brushy areas. Reclamation activities will include brush mowing, tree clearing and controlling invasive plants. Interested citizens are invited to this public site visit to see the property and to learn about both planned and completed reclamation activities, the wildlife that benefit from these activities, and the recreational opportunities resulting from this work (bird watching, upland game bird hunting, etc.). Meet DFW Upland Program Coordinator Ben Mazzei and DFW Western District Supervisor Andrew Madden at 9:00 AM at the public parking area on Stafford Hill Road in Cheshire (directions included below). Plan on this event occurring rain or shine--dress for the weather, bring insect repellant, sunscreen and sturdy boots. Directions: From Route 116, turn south onto Stafford Hill Road (the turn is south of Hoosac Valley High School and north of Henry Wood Road and Sand Mill Road). Go south on Stafford Hill Road for about 1.25 miles. The Parking Area will be on the right-hand side of the road.