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Request rare species information

Site specific rare species information can be requested for regulatory review projects, habitat management, or conservation purposes.
You will receive a written response within 30 days of receipt of all information required.

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What you need for Request rare species information

To receive a list of state-listed species that coincide with a particular property you will need to send us the request form and a map showing the location of the property. The fee is not required if the request is for conservation purposes or habitat management and you are a non-profit conservation group, government agency or are working with a government agency.

Fees for Request rare species information

Name Fee Unit
Information request $50 per form

How to request Request rare species information

Please mail the request form, map and fee (if applicable).

If your request is for conservation purposes or habitat management and you are a non-profit conservation group, government agency or are working with a government agency, then no fee is  required . You can email the form and map to natural.heritage@state.ma.us.

Next steps for Request rare species information

Response from NHESP

You can expect a letter response in 30 days with a list of species that coincides with the area you've marked on the map submitted.

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