 Berkshires Awarded Grants to Boost Woodland Restoration, TourismThrough the Woodlands Partnership Program, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is providing funding, $310,000 in total, to six rural communities and three regional organizations focused on conservation and economic development. Williamstown Names New Rep to Woodlands PartnershipThe Select Board on Monday appointed the town's second representative to the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts. North Adams Chops Notch Forest PlanThe goal was to preserve the watershed, root out invasive species, promote sustainable growth in a changing climate by removing blighted trees and planting natives, and bring in some revenue as a "demonstration forest."  Guest Column: North Adams Is Leading on Climate ResponseA broader understanding of the nature of both our regional forests and the role of humans that interact with them is necessary to understand what actions are called for and how they will work hand-in-hand with passive approaches to long-term stewardship.  North Adams in Line for Grants to Preserve, Sustain ForestlandThe city is looking at a forest management plan around Notch Reservoir to preserve its watershed, root out invasive species, promote sustainable growth and bring in some revenue. |
