Last Reviewed by MLTC: 03/31/2026.
Resources providing information on grassland management in Massachusetts, including ecological context, field management approaches, and restoration findings relevant to stewardship and habitat planning.
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Sandplain Grasslands in Massachusetts (Sandplain Grassland Network)
Explains sandplain grasslands in Massachusetts, including their rarity, succession pressures, and reliance on disturbance (e.g., fire, mowing, grazing) to maintain these systems.Resource: https://sandplaingrassland.net/about/massachusetts/
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Managing Grasslands for Wildlife Habitat (Laura Mattei & Russ Hopping, 2016)
A presentation highlighting field-scale management approaches including landscape context, mowing, grazing, and invasive species control with Massachusetts specific considerations.Document: grassland_presentation_april_2016.pdf
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Northeastern Coastal Sandplain Challenges & Recommendations (Bois, Sarah et al., 2023)
Research on coastal sandplain grassland management highlighting disturbance-based strategies, woody vegetation control, and adaptive management approaches.Document: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/rec.13928