List of Rare Species in Mass

For a list of rare species in Massachusetts, which may be found in these woods, please visit

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/species_info/mesa_list/mesa_list.htm

Then please find the report forms here, and  feel free to share your photos and data to peace@springpondwoods.com

Thank you!  

(And thanks to a friend for sharing the link)

peace

Report Rare Species Forms

Thank you to those who submitted photos of rare species.  This is great.

This next step might be helpful to take.  If you find the time, please take a look at this information below found from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

.....

To report rare species, please fill out a Rare Animal or Rare Plant Observation Form and send to the address at the bottom of this post or there is an number to call them with questions and concerns.   Please include with your form(s) a copy of a USGS topographic map found below or here http://maps.massgis.state.ma.us/massgistopos  
(Click on map to enlarge, then right-click to download.

with the location of the observation marked as precisely as possible. Topographic maps can also be printed from the following website:  TopoZone (please select 1:24k/25k series)


Rare Animal and Rare Plant Observation Forms can be downloaded and printed in multiple formats:

1. PDF Files:
   To print PDF documents, you'll need a free pdf reader, such as Adobe's Acrobat Reader.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Rare Animal Observation Form  (47 kb)
   • Rare Plant Observation Form  (74 kb)
2. Electronic Forms:
   to fill out an electronic version of the Rare Animal and Rare Plant Observation Forms on your computer, click on the link below and start typing. Once the form is complete, print out and sign a copy and mail it to Natural Heritage as you would a regular form. Please do not send completed forms via e-mail.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Electronic Rare Animal Observation Form  (138 kb)
   • Electronic Rare Plant Observation Form  (325 kb)

Note: when filling out the above forms, use the Tab key to move between fields. Do not use the Enter key, as it will change the formatting of the form.


Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
1 Rabbit Hill Rd, Westborough, MA 01581
Tel: (508) 389-6300; Fax: (508) 389-7890

Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program Tel: (508) 389-6360; Fax: (508) 389-7891


(thank you to a friend for the link)

Inquiries to USDA

From the U.S. Department of Agrigulture (USDA) Forest Service website:

The research and development (R&D) arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service works at the forefront of science to improve the health and use of our Nation's forests and grasslands. Research has been part of the Forest Service mission since the agency's inception in 1905. Today, some 500-plus Forest Service researchers work in a range of biological, physical, and social science fields to promote sustainable management of Nation's diverse forests and rangelands. Their research covers a lot of territory, with programs in all 50 states, U.S. territories, and commonwealths. The work has a steady focus on informing policy and land management decisions, whether it addresses invasive insects, degraded river ecosystems, or sustainable ways to harvest forest products. The researchers work independently and with a range of partners, including other agencies, academia, nonprofit groups, and industry. The information and technology produced through basic and applied science programs is available to the public for its benefit and use.

USDA Forest Service

Attn: Quantitative Sciences Staff, 

Dr. Guy Robertson 

1621 North Kent Street, RPC4 

Arlington, VA 22209-2137

(703) 605-1071

grobertson02@fs.fed.us

(thanks to a friend for the link)

Native American Archeological study

We are looking for grad students willing to do archeological and biological studies of Camp Lion lot.  Native Americans utilized elevated sites, like Camp Lion, for hunting camps. If there is evidence of native American occupation NAGPRA regulations come into effect. We have indication through court documents c1710 that an Indian was slayed here while on the estate, and are hoping for other evidence.

                   - This is a tip from a concerned citizen

Please email peace@springpondwoods.com 

Photos

Get those cameras ready! 
For those who live near the woods or travel into them, please send us your pictures of the rare wildlife you have noticed. This information will be useful when appealing.

Or please send us letters documenting the sightings.

Please include approximate location of sighting.
Your name, address and phone number so you may be reached if needed. 
And if you would like your information shared online... and if you would want your first name included.  Thank you.

Please email peace@springpondwoods.com

Please Share this Message.

peace!


~
We have a few people waiting to take photos of the many deer and rare birds which have been seen in these woods and the rare flora.   

Still mesmerized over this picture of the sunlight falling from the sky on this land we stand to protect.  Click on image to enlarge.  (Photo looking at the hill from Highland Ave, where Lowe's wishes to go.)

This was taken when there was break in traffic from the lights, at around 11am on a weekday.

BAMB! Lynn Item helps residents become aware of Elevation thoughts

Front Page Lynn Item:
Lynn artist's mockup shows possible impact of Lowe's, Wal-Mart on Rt. 107 site

Comments from our local designer:

"I grew up in Lynn, and also grew up loving Salem visiting all the scenes from Salem Willow's to Pickering Wharf, the heart of Downtown Salem, Peabody Essex Museum, (my favorite stair at) The House of Seven Gables, Forest River Park... I have also worked in two Architect Firms in Salem as an Architect-Apprentice at Gray Architects and H.H. Morant Architects who also consulted for another firm in Salem Nilsen and Siden Architects.  I have worked on several drawings reviving Salem's downtown area.  Now I'm trying to help Salem not destroy these pristine woods which are important to Salem, Lynn,  Peabody and other communities.  I am heart broken by this project.  Please help us stop this development which is negatively impacting so many people and our environment.

This project is bad for Salem in many ways:  It will clog the access roads to their downtown area, take away from small businesses, food stores and Home Depot, and hurt their own residents living near this area.  I do not understand how a project which will have such a negative impact on the community deserves to take away these pristine and historic wooded retreats, loved by all.

Not to mention the roads will be made difficult for residents of Swampscott and Marblehead to access, through Salem."

~ Aikaterini

Click on image (2x) or link above to read the news article.

Drawings of Plans are found here:
http://www.springpondwoods.com/search/label/Drawings