Berkshire Conservation Commission Group
The Berkshire Conservation Commission Group (BCCG) is a a consortium of Conservation Commission members. It was created to provide members with opportunities to network with Commission members from other towns, to share experiences they have had with various projects, enforcement problems or land conservation activities. It is a place to share knowledge, and gain knowledge. It is a place to help Conservation Commission members stay current with various regulations and changes in construction methods and materials, and place to commiserate with other towns about the hard work Conservation Commissions do.
Next Meeting
Past Meetings
April 7, 2010
March 10, 2010 - Meeting Notes
Training Topic: Mapping Resources to Make Work Easier
February 3, 2010 - Meeting Notes
Training Topic: Wildlife Habitat Evaluations (Part 2)
December 2, 2009 - Meeting Notes
Training Topic: Wildlife Habitat Evaluations (Part 1)
Handouts and Additional Resources:
November 4, 2009 - Meeting Notes
Training Topic: Identifying Wetlands in Autumn Using Remnant Plants
Handouts and Additional Resources:
October 7, 2009 - Meeting Notes
Training Topic: Property Development from an Applicant's Perspective
June 3, 2009 - Meeting Notes
Training Topic: Tree Cutting and the Wetlands Protection Act
May 6, 2009 - Meeting Notes
Training Topic: Forest Cutting Plans
Handouts and Additional Resources:
- Foresty Best Management Practices Manual
- Forest Cutting Practices Act Bulletin
- Handout Packet (Forest Ecology, Cutting Plan Evaluation Sheet, Example Enforcement, Inspection, and Stop Orders)
- MGL C. 132 - The Forest Cutting Practices Act (Link to DCR page)
April 1, 2009 - Meeting Notes
Training Topic: The Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program
Handouts and Additional Resources:
March 4, 2009 - Meeting Notes
February 4, 2009 - Meeting Notes
Please contact Terry Eucker or Tom Matuszko for more information about the BCCG.