MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program is responsible for the conservation and protection of hundreds of species that are not hunted, fished, trapped, or commercially harvested in the state, as well as the protection of the natural communities that make up their habitats.

Contact Us

Address

MassWildlife Field Headquarters

1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581

directions

Phone

Main (508) 389-6360

Open M-F, 8am-4:30pm

Regulatory Review Inquiries (508) 389-6357

North/Central/Western Massachusetts

(508) 389-6385

Southeastern Massachusetts/Cape & Islands

Online

Email natural.heritage@mass.gov

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Fax

(508) 389-7890

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the MA Endangered Species Act

Who we serve

MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program is responsible for protecting the state's wide range of native biological diversity. Information about species and natural communities, regulations, and how to report your observations are available for citizen scientists, educators, landowners, developers, conservation organizations and other government agencies.

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Top actions & services

List of Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern species Report rare species & vernal pool observations MassWildlife Publications

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MA Endangered Species Act (MESA) Regulatory Review Species Information and Conservation Vernal Pools Land Protection Natural Communities Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Advisory Committee

Recent news & announcements from MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

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2020 marks 30 years of the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act

12/27/2019 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MESA helps protect the most vulnerable animal and plant species of Massachusetts and the habitats upon which they depend.

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MassWildlife Lands: A Focus on Frances A. Crane Wildlife Management Area

1/02/2020 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Thanks to years of focused habitat management, an array of wildlife is thriving at this unique public property.
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Prescribed burning for wildlife: An essential land management tool

11/27/2019 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife carried out a record number of burns this year to benefit wildlife and restore habitats.
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Help the animals and plants of Massachusetts thrive

10/31/2019 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Don't wait until Giving Tuesday to let us know you care!
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Using the past to learn about the future of a species

10/29/2019 MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

MassWildlife dives into research from over 150 years ago to learn more about a protected species.
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Partnering for a threatened species

10/02/2019 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife is partnering with residents, municipalities, land trusts, and others to monitor and restore the last remaining populations of eastern spadefoot from inland areas of New England.
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New Norcross Hill Wildlife Management Area

9/02/2019 MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

The new Norcross Hill WMA in Templeton protects over 465 acres for wildlife and outdoor recreation.

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