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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.

What you need to know

Rare species regulations  Vernal pools  Wetland protection 
Image credits:  MassWildlife
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