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Copies of the Town of Concord Trails Map are available at the Division of Natural Resources and Town Clerk Offices for $7. Click here to view the Town Wide Trail Map. In addition, click here to view individual trail maps and guides completed by the Trails Committee and others that provide information about the historical and ecological treasures each property possesses, as well as, links to adjacent Town and regional trail systems.
Important Information on Ticks in Concord
Unfortunately, the deer tick population is increasing, and the number of pathogens that are transmitted by ticks is on the rise too. Ticks are prevalent on conservation lands, as well as yards, golf courses, and orchards. Not all ticks carry pathogens, but many do. Please be aware of the hazards of deer ticks, how to avoid being bitten, and what to do if you have been bitten. For more information, please click here or visit the Health Division’s webpage http://www.concordma.gov/717/Tick-borne-Diseases.
Three public meetings will be held over the next several weeks to review public comment and determine next steps. All meetings will be held at 141 Keyes Road, 1st Floor Meeting Room.
Click to view Minutes and Agendas.
| Meeting Dates for Dogs on Conservation Land |
Time | |
|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2017 |
7:00 p.m. |
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| July 12, 2017 |
7:30 a.m. |
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| July 27, 2017 |
7:00 p.m. |
Due to recent increases in dog activity, and conflicts between dogs, wildlife, and other trails users and uses, the Natural Resources Commission held a public meeting on May 11, 2017 to consider leash restrictions at some of Concord's conservation lands, including Punkatasset, Mattison Field, and farmlands on conservation land.
Click here to see the Powerpoint Presentation regarding Dogs on Conservation Land.
Click on the links below to learn more on canine conflicts:- A Review of the Impacts of Nature Based Recreation on Birds
- Bad Dog: A new study examines the wildlife impacts of free-range canines
- Biological Conservation: The ecological impact of humans and dogs on wildlife in protected areas in eastern North America
- Dogs, Access and Nature Conservation - English Nature 2005
- Four-legged Friend or Foe? Dog walking displaces native birds from natural areas - Biology Letters, December 2007
- Quiet, Nonconsumptive Recreation Reduces Protected Area Effectiveness
- Recreational Use of Forests and Disturbance of Wildlife
- The Effects of Dogs on Wildlife Communities - Natural Areas Journal, 2008
- The Impacts of Dogs on Wildlife and Water Quality - Metro Parks and Nature, April 2016
- Wildlife Responses to Pedestrians and Dogs - Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2001
- Wildlife Responses to Recreation and Associated Visitor Perceptions