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MassWoods Forest Conservation Program
Contact Information for Resources in Marlborough
Land Trust
A land trust is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that actively works to conserve land as a part of its mission.


  • New England Forestry Foundation
  • PO Box 1346
  • Littleton, MA 01460
  • Phone: (978) 952-6856
  • Website: www.neforestry.org

  • Sudbury Valley Trustees
  • 18 Wolbach Road
  • Sudbury, MA 01776
  • Phone: (978) 443-5588
  • Website: www.sudburyvalleytrustees.org

  • The Nature Conservancy
  • 205 Portland Street, Suite 400
  • Boston, MA 02114
  • Phone: (617) 227-7017
  • Website: nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/massachusetts/

  • The Trustees of Reservations
  • 572 Essex Street
  • Beverly, MA 01915-1530
  • Phone: (978) 921-1944
  • Website: www.thetrustees.org
Public Conservation Agency
A state government agency who conserves land as a part of its mission.

  • Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
  • Anne Gagnon
  • 85 Fitchburg Road
  • Ayer, MA 01432
  • Phone: (978) 772-2145 x2145
  • Website: www.mass.gov/dfwele/com/comhp1.htm

  • MA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
  • Jim Comeau
  • 251 Causeway Street - Suite 600
  • Boston, MA 02114
  • Phone: (617) 626-1403
Estate Planning Attorneys
Lawyers who specialize in estate planning, conservation law, and/or land use.

Certified Financial Planner
A Certified Financial Planner is a professional who can help you set and achieve your long-term financial goals through investment, income, and retirement planning.

Certified Public Accountant
A Certified Public Accountant is a licensed professional who understands tax codes and specializes in helping individuals prepare tax returns.

Appraisers
Appraisers familiar with valuing land for conservation purposes. Click the link below to view the list.

Mediator
A Mediator is a certified professional who is trained to assist families in having difficult conversations and can help your family reach consensus about the future of your land.

Conservation Organizations
A conservation organization is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation of natural resources.

  • Organization for the Assabet River
  • 9 Damonmill Square, Suite 1E
  • Concord, MA 01742
  • Phone: (978) 369-3956
  • Website: www.assabetriver.org

Service Foresters
A service forester is an employee of the state forestry agency who can speak with you and visit your land to provide free advice on management options and program opportunities.

  • Laura Dooley
  • P.O. Box 829
  • Carlisle, MA 01741-0829
  • Phone: (978) 369-3350 x22
  • Website: www.mass.gov/dcr/stewardship/forestry/service/index.htm
Private Foresters
A private forester is a licensed professional forester that can assist you in managing your woods. There are two types of private foresters. Consulting foresters generally work independently or in small firms and are paid directly by the landowner. Industrial Foresters are employed by a sawmill or other wood-using industry.

  • Phil, Cf Benjamin
  • 151 Depot Street
  • South Easton, MA 02375
  • Phone: (508) 238-0422
  • Business Name: Benjamin Forestry Services, Inc.

  • Jeremy Boron
  • PO Box 3184
  • North Conway, NH 03860
  • Phone: 603-356-5636 (w); 60
  • Business Name: Garland Lumber Co., Inc.

  • Joel Carlson
  • 29 Moody Drive
  • Sandwich, MA 02563
  • Phone: 58-274-2234
  • Website: www.ne-ffm.com
  • Business Name: Northeast Forest and Fire Management, LLC

  • John R. Clarke
  • 2660R Boston Road
  • Wilbraham, MA 01095
  • Phone: (508) 963-2070
  • Website: www.rockymountainwood.com
  • Business Name: Rocky Mountain Wood Company

  • Frank G. Cover
  • Po Box 249
  • Dunstable, MA 01827-0249
  • Phone: 978-649-7952

  • Leo Garneau
  • Po Box 294
  • Lowell, MA 01853
  • Phone: 978-453-7471
  • Website: www.teamncfs.com
  • Business Name: Northeastern Consulting Forestry Services

  • Gary Gouldrup
  • 72 Townsend Street
  • Pepperell, MA 01463
  • Phone: (978) 433-8780
  • Website: www.cforesters.com
  • Business Name: New England Forestry Consultants, Inc.

  • Rupert Grantham
  • PO Box 3371
  • Westport, MA 02790
  • Phone: 508-493-3973
  • Website: www.waldenforestconservation.com
  • Business Name: Walden Forest Conservation

  • Steve Hardy
  • 176 Rt 63
  • Chesterfield, NH 03443
  • Phone: 603-363-4231
  • Business Name: Green Mountain Forestry

  • Brian E. Johnsen
  • 38 Cherry Hill Road
  • Weare, NH 03281
  • Phone: 603-387-9532

  • Mike Leonard
  • 35 Leighton Road
  • Petersham, MA 01366
  • Phone: (978) 724-8822
  • Website: www.northquabbinforestry.com
  • Business Name: North Quabbib Forestry

  • Craig Masterman
  • 332 Pleasant Street
  • Paxton, MA 01612
  • Phone: (774) 239-3417
  • Business Name: Yankee Woodlands

  • Dennis Rand
  • 14 New High Street
  • Canaan, CT 06018
  • Phone: (413) 531-2022

  • John F. Robbins
  • 59 Wilson Road
  • Concord, MA 01742
  • Phone: 978-369-3128

  • Ben Urquhart
  • 3 Marion Road - #2
  • Belmont, MA 02478
  • Phone: (617) 721-2815