We think of Martha's Vineyard as a green Island. The efforts of the MVC, Island towns, and a variety of non-profit organizations have been quite successful in preserving its open spaces and character, despite enormous growth over the past two generations.

Still, roughly 15% of the open space we take for granted on the Vineyard could be developed. Favorite vistas could be blocked, wild stretches of tree-canopied rural roads could become rows of houses with front lawns, and farm fields could become subdivisions. Over time, areas of open land still large enough to support a rich population of plants and animals could become so fragmented as to threaten their biodiversity, and especially the survival of rare species. We need to better protect the remaining open spaces, vistas, farms, and habitat; we can also go a long way towards restoring areas that have been compromised.

• Open Space Protection: Protecting open space and strengthening the culture of stewardship on the Island.
• Biodiversity and Habitat: Conserving the viable populations of native species within the Island's ecosystems, crucial for the health of the system.
• Natural Character: Preserving landscapes and scenic vistas provided by nature.
• Agriculture: Using land for farming.

Manuel Correllus State Forest Task Force

• Executive Summary
• Meeting Notes June 10th - Nov 13th 2024
• Meeting Notes Nov 22 - Dec 18th 2024
• Letters to DCR from MCSF Task Force, January 10, 2025
• Letters received regarding plantation removal mitigation requirement project:
• Prudy Burt
• Dr. Ken Carloni

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