Woodland Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts Forest-Based Economic Development and Conservation Meeting - Feb. 20th, 2024

This is a virtual meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP to Kate Conlin to request a Zoom link: [email protected]

Agenda

1. Call to order, welcome, and introductions
2. Review & approval of February 11, 2022 minutes
3. Discussion of Committee goals and priorities – focusing on Ten-Year Plan for guidance
4. Forest Legacy Program updates and discussion
5. Discussion of Deerfield River Watershed Wild & Scenic Designation pursual and possible intersection with the Woodlands Partnership’s pursual of a Natural Heritage Area Designation
6. Agent update: Expected state funds for land conservation through Forests as Climate Solutions and Resilient Lands Initiative, potential to support Woodlands Partnership related land conservation efforts
7. Items not anticipated within 48 hours
8. Schedule next meeting
9. Public Comment   
10. Adjourn