Our Partners
This initiative is funded through a Landscape Scale Restoration Grant awarded by the U.S. Forest Service’s Eastern Region. It connects a diverse set of conservation partners with a demonstrated commitment to improving forest heath on both public and private land.
Ruffed Grouse Society
Since 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society has promoted forest stewardship and worked to improve forest heath for the benefit of wildlife and recreational users.
National Wild Turkey Federation
The National Wild Turkey Federation was the principal conservation organization working with state wildlife managers to restore the wild turkey to the landscape through partnership and habitat improvement. Both NGOs bring extensive technical expertise regarding forest and habitat management for a broad suite of upland wildlife.
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) mission is to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. DCR is responsible for managing healthy, working forests, and providing technical assistance to private landowners on the 3.2 million acres of forest in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is responsible for protecting and managing a broad suite of fish and wildlife species, including 570 Species of Greatest Conservation Need. MassWildlife restores, protects, and manages land for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy.
Together, DCR and MassWildlife manage over 525,000 acres of public forestland.
Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust
Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust benefits the environment, the economy, and future generations by protecting significant agricultural, natural, and scenic lands and encouraging land stewardship in northern and central Massachusetts. Mount Grace is a critical steward of over 37,000 acres of important habitat within the Route 2 Central Corridor landscape and has been a conservation leader with their efforts to advance forest management and land protection among small woodlot owners.
Massachusetts Woodlands Institute
The Massachusetts Woodlands Institute (MWI), a subsidiary organization of the Franklin Land Trust (FLT), is a non-profit organization that encourages and assists landowners in responsibly managing their woodlands. They believe that taking an active role in managing your woods will benefit wildlife, the local community and economy, and can provide you with financial, recreational, and personal rewards.