The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Myles Standish State Forest (MSSF) has been approved by the DCR Stewardship Council. The RMP will guide future management of in the effort to protect the forest's natural resources while providing sustainable recreational opportunities. FMSSF would like to thank DCR for recognizing the value of MSSF and giving priority to the completion of the RMP. We would also like to thank the many representatives from the various DCR agencies, state and local officials, and caring citizens who participated in this process to help create a comprehensive RMP. We especially want to thank DCR Planners Andy Backman and Jim Baecker for the extra effort they made to include the FMSSF in the planning process.
Information about the MSSF RMP
Resource Management Plan Myles Standish State Forest Planning Unit (PDF File)
Status update presentation to DCR Stewardship Council as of November 1, 2013 (PDF of Power point)
Status update for 11/1/2013 reviewing the status of recommended Priority Actions as listed in 2011 RMP Executive Summary
Figures- Maps of geology, vegetation, pine barrens of southeastern Massachusetts, silviculture operations in MSSF, and other maps of Myles Standish State Forest.MSSF RMP -Figures (PDF)
Appendix- Lists of contributors to plan, lists of species identified in MSSF (plant, mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians), select regulations, zoning guidelines applicable, minutes of public meetings and public comments.
More Information from the planning workshops hosted by the Friends
Minutes and information presented at the November 10, 2010 Resource Management Plan (RMP) Workshop - Pinelands, Plantations and Wildlife Workshop
Minutes and information presented at the November 17, 2010 Resource Management Plan (RMP) Workshop Vernal Pools and Ponds
Minutes and information presented at the December 2, 2010 Resource Management Plan (RMP) Workshop Interpretive Services and Cultural Resources
Minutes and information presented at the January 6, 2011 Resource Management Plan (RMP) Workshop Recreational Resources
Minutes and information presented at the February 12, 2011 Resource Management Plan (RMP) Workshop Infrastructure and Operations
