I am very excited that they are finally going to manage some of the western MAforests. Particularly where I hunt in the Taconics and Berkshire Highlands. Make your comments known to the division. Proposal is online for review at Masswildlife.org

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANS REMINDER
MassWildlife reminds interested citizens that forestry staff are seeking public comment on forest management plans for the Taconic Mountains and Marble Valley Forest Management Zone (FMZ) and the Berkshire Highlands Forest Management Zone. Both management plans integrate principles of MassWildlife's Biodiversity Initiative and addresses Forest Stewardship Certification (FSC) "Green Certification" requirements for habitat management planning on state forest and wildlife lands. The plans are posted on the MassWildlife website at: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/draft_fmps.htm . Interested citizens, conservationists and natural resource professionals are encouraged to submit written comments postmarked by February 16, 2007 to: John Scanlon, MassWildlife Forest Project Leader, MassWildlife Field HQ, and Westborough, MA 01581.

Looks very interesting. I will have to spend some time reviewing... but at first glance looks great.

I figure some mgt is better than none. Give it a look and let them know what you think.