Land Use & Management

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) promotes good land use planning through a variety of programs, policies, and initiatives.

Land use is an important aspect of natural resource protection in rural, suburban and urban environments. From municipal planning to forest management many key initiatives for land conservation and conservation planning are underway in the Commonwealth.

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Helpful links and Resources 

What you need to know

Land Protection Reports 
How is Land Protected? 
Land Conservation Benefits 
Commonwealth Conservation Land Tax Credit (CLTC) 
Smart Growth / Smart Energy Policies 
Planning Assistance Grants 
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Related Services

Additional Resources

Sustainable Forest Management
MA Smart Growth/ Smart Energy Toolkit
Greenways and Trails
Historic Landscape Preservation Initiative
Community Preservation Act (CPA)
Environmental Stewardship (MassDEP)
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