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Conservation Requirements & Resources for Developers

Developers and contractors should check the resources on this page before starting a project.

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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Rare species regulations  Vernal pools  Wetland protection 
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