Conservation Requirements & Resources for Developers | Mass.gov

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This page, Conservation Requirements & Resources for Developers, is offered by
MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Before you start on a project - building houses, doing forestry, clearing a new trail, or any alteration of the landscape – make sure you are in compliance with the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act and the Wetlands Protection Act. Use the resources below to get started.

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