Habitats

Restoration is broadly defined as the act, process, or result of returning a degraded or former habitat to a healthy, self-sustaining condition that resembles as closely as possible its pre-disturbed state.

See how wildlands are acquired and protected and learn about some specific management programs.

Links to habitat grants and other technical assistance for private and public landowners interesting in managing their properties for the benefit of wildlife from the Division of Fisheries & Wildlife (MassWildlife) within the Department of Fish and Game.

A Wildlands fee of $5 is included as part of the purchase of an outdoor license. This fee is directed towards a Wildlands Fund that pays for the cost of acquiring wildlife habitat. Lands purchased with this revenue are open to fishing, hunting, trapping and other passive wildlife related recreation.