Resources For Land Trusts

MA Service Forestry Program

Last reviewed by MLTC 11/18/2024. This program provides technical assistance to private landowners and municipalities in forest resource planning, forest management, and forest protection within 14 di...

Making the Economic Case for Your Work

This presentation provides information on the economic benefits of land conservation and resources. Given at the 2018 Mass Land Conservation Conference

Managing New England Forests Threatened by Emerald Ash Borer

There are adaptive strategies available to address the loss of ash from our forests as well as to help ash species survive EAB. The goal of this publication is to give those making decisions about the...

Mass Audubon's Beacon Hill Weekly Roundup

The Beacon Hill Weekly Roundup tracks the progress of legislative priorities of Mass Audubon, focusing on the protection of the nature of Massachusetts. View Current Weekly Roundup

Mass Biodiversity Initiative

Mass Divison of Fisheries and Wildlife programs to maintain and enhance the native biodiversity of the Commonwealth. Includes three interrelated programs: Ecological Restoration Program, Upland Habita...

Mass Dept. of Revenue Letter on the Valuation of Conservation Restrictions

Last reviewed by MLTC 11/20/2024. This DOR response to a question on the valuation of conservation restrictions gives the reason why no set formula for reduction in taxes can be arrived at, but does ...

Mass Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species

Please update the description and link as follows: The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program is responsible for the conservation and protection of hundreds of species that are not hunted, fi...

Mass Nonprofit Network's Testimony on PILOT Payments

The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network's Position Statement on payment in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) describes why nonprofit organizations should not be required to these. View testimony here

Mass Regulations of A Public Charity Director

The Massachusetts Attorney General documents the requirements of Directors of Public Charities for Books, Records and Reporting. View Document

Massachuetts Deed Formatting Standards

Last reviewed by MLTC: 9/27/2025 Massachusetts Deed Formatting Standards ensure deeds are clear, legible, and recordable by setting rules for paper, margins, and layout. Adopted in 2007 and updated in...

Massachusetts Agricultural Funding & Incentive Programs

Last Reviewed by MLTC: 12/11/2025 State programs offering grants, financial assistance, and targeted support services to farmers and agricultural producers across Massachusetts. Documents: 1. Agricult...

Massachusetts Chapter 61 Current Use Tax Programs

Last Reviewed by MLTC: 12/11/2025. Massachusetts’ Chapter 61 programs provide reduced property tax assessments for land enrolled in long-term forest, agricultural, or open space and recreational use. ...

Massachusetts Conservation Grants

Last Reviewed by MLTC: 1/26/2026 Set of Mass.gov pages that provide an overview of Division of Conservation Services grants and direct application instructions for major conservation grants. Includes ...

Massachusetts Forestry Programs Overview

Last reviewed by MLTC 11/25/2024. The Department of Conservation and Recreation offers resources and financial assistance programs to aid woodland owners in forestry stewardship and management. Belo...

Massachusetts Guides for Equitable and Actionable Resilience (GEAR)

Last Reviewed by MLTC: 02/05/2026. The Guides for Equitable and Actionable Resilience (GEAR) is a Massachusetts climate resilience planning platform developed by ResilientMass. GEAR provides communiti...

Massachusetts Manual on Tax Titles and Foreclosures

Last Reviewed by MLTC: 01/07/2026. Serves as a municipal practice manual for collectors and treasurers, covering core responsibilities related to tax collection, tax title accounts, and foreclosure p...

Massachusetts Open Space and Recreation Plan Requirements and Workbook

Last Reviewed by MLTC: 01/07/2026. Provides guidance on helping communities assess, protect, and plan for open space and recreational resources. It explains the purpose of OSRPs, outlines state requir...

Massachusetts Urban and Community Forestry Program

Program to assist communities and nonprofit groups in protecting, growing, and managing community trees and forest ecosystems, with the ultimate aim of improving the environment and enhancing livabili...

Massachusetts Wildlife Climate Action Tool

Last Reviewed by MLTC: 02/05/2026. An interactive web-based tool designed to support climate-informed conservation and land use planning in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Wildlife Climate Action Too...

Measuring the Economic Value of a City Park System

This 2009 report from The Trust for Public Land provides information on the benefits of city parks to such issues as property values, human health and tourism in several cities, including Boston. View...