Description
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announces its intention of a proposed partnership with the Lancaster Land Trust and New England Forestry Foundation to complete due diligence associated with the FY2023 Nashua Wild & Scenic Rivers and Forests Forest Legacy Project. The project involves acquiring land or interest in land in the towns of Ashby, Bolton, Fitchburg, Groton, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Shirley, and Townsend. The selected grantees, Lancaster Land Trust and New England Forestry Foundation, will perform due diligence work toward the completion of the project. The grant amount is estimated to be $200,000.
• The project requires the acquisition of land or interest in land that meets specific grant requirements, including being located within the boundaries of an approved Forest Legacy Area.
• The grant recipients will work with landowners and required contractors to complete the tasks outlined in the grant.
• The grant award is for the period of March 2026 to September 2028.