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July 2008: Ecosystem services Print E-mail

Ecosystem services in the Westfield and Deerfield valleys of  western Massachusetts 

The woods of western Massachusetts are a lot more than:

  • Pretty in the fall;
  • A place to hunt or fish;
  • Where maple syrup comes from;
  • Habitat for a wide variety of wildlife;
  • A place to hike, ski, or drive snowmobiles;
  • A source of wood to heat homes, build furniture and other items.

Woods in the ACORN area are a bountiful provider of what are known as ecosystem services. These are the goods and services that come from forests and enrich our lives day-by-day.
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