Discussion: MA: Middlesex Fells land management

The DCR (the agency that manages the Middlesex Fells and other state parks) is holding a public meeting on its "resource management plan". It would be great to have orienteers attend. NEOC recently received a letter stating that DCR plans to enforce the rule against non-permitted off-trail activity in the Fells, which would affect (at a minimum) informal orienteering training. It is a good idea for orienteers to advocate for land access.

Initial Resource Management Plan Public Meeting
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
McGlynn School Cafeteria
3001 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford

At the meeting, DCR staff members will share information about the resource management planning process and solicit public input.

Following this initial meeting DCR, in cooperation with other partner agencies and organizations, will host a series of workshops. These will include:

· Wetlands and Water Resources, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2011, Botume House, 4 Woodland Road, Stoneham
· Flora and Fauna, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 9, Botume House
· Cultural Resources, To Be Announced
· Education and Enforcement, To Be Announced
· Recreational Workshop, To Be Announced

As DCR engages in the Resource Management Planning process, we encourage all stakeholders, users, and residents to come together in a spirit of collaboration to help us plan for the management of the Reservation and build common ground among all those who enjoy and care about the Middlesex Fells.
Final meeting schedule, additional information and changes concerning the Fells Resource Management Planning process and upcoming meetings will be posted at http://www.mass.gov/dcr/news/publicmeetings/rmpupc....

If you have questions about the public meeting, please call 617-626-4974 or email DCR.Updates@state.ma.us.