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- This page, Apply for a Conservation & Management Permit, is offered by
- MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program
- Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
Apply for a Conservation & Management Permit
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The Details of Apply for a Conservation & Management Permit
What you need for Apply for a Conservation & Management Permit
A Conservation & Management Permit (321 CMR 10.23; CMP) is only required after we have determined, based on a MESA Project Review, that the proposed project will result in a "Take" of state-listed species. Refer to the application guidelines for the necessary information. See MESA Conservation & Management Permit Overview for additional information. We strongly encourage you to request a pre-filing consultation with us prior to submitting a CMP Application.
Fees for Apply for a Conservation & Management Permit
Name | Fee | Unit |
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Simple Conservation & Management Permit (less than 5 acres of disturbance) | $600 | each project |
Intermediate Conservation & Management Permit (5 to 20 acres of disturbance) | $4,000 | each project |
Complex Conservation & Management Permit (More than 20 acres of disturbance or project requires wetlands variance) | $6,000 | each project |
Linear Conservation & Management Permit (Projects greater than 1 mile in length) | $7,500 | each project |
How to apply Apply for a Conservation & Management Permit
Mail the Application for MESA Conservation & Management Permit, along with supporting documents (as outlined in application) along with the required fee (check made payable to Comm. of MA - NHESP) to the attention of Regulatory Review.
Next steps for Apply for a Conservation & Management Permit
Review of Application
We will review your application and inform you as soon as possible if there is any missing information.