Dedicated to helping communities, nonprofits and private landowners protect open space and provide quality outdoor recreation experiences across the Commonwealth by providing access to financial support, planning tools and technical assistance.

Massachusetts Outdoors 2006, the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is a five-year plan developed by each state to be eligible for federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants - it is the state's Open Space and Recreation Plan, and provides regional data for the entire state.

Defines requirements for a municipal open space and recreation plan prepared for DCS approval. Explains data required and reviews pertinent conservation and recreation issues that need to be addressed in the Plan.

Offering guidance on preparing municipal Open Space and Recreation Plans required for participation in our grant programs, and helpful in preparing a strategy to protect natural resources and provide high quality outdoor recreation experiences.

Open Space Planner's Workbook Contents and Appendix  

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The Massachusetts Conservation Restriction Handbook, A Sampler and Guidelines is the resource available to public, private and nonprofit landowners interested in preparing a deed restriction protecting their land, and doing it right the first time!