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Cover (2 MB - 5 minutes)
Acknowledgments
Contents
Preface
Introduction (9 MB - 20 minutes)
Findings and recommendations (51 MB - 100 minutes)
Implementation (4 MB - 10 minutes)
Related projects and recommendations (5 MB - 10 minutes)
Epilogue (2 MB - 5 minutes)
Bibliography
Credits
Appendix A - existing flora and fauna
Appendix B - plant lists
Appendix C - sustainable materials & organic products
Maintenance plan, south, map (13 MB - 30 minutes)
Maintenance plan, north, map (12 MB - 25 minutes)
Appendix D - maintenance
Master plan, south, map (12 MB - 25 minutes)
Master plan, north, map (12 MB - 25 minutes)
Appendix E - master plan - one page that has only title and page number
The
Alewife Reservation
is a unique natural resource for the communities of Belmont, Arlington and Cambridge
and home to hundreds of species, including hawks, coyotes beavers, snapping turtles, wild turkeys and muskrats,
the reservation is a unique natural resource for the community.
Historical information (Powerpoint)
Friends of Alewife Reservation works to protect and restore this wild area and the surrounding area for the water quality, native plants, animals and over 90 bird species with paths for walking, running and biking, recreation, and for classroom education and research. We regularly steward and preserve the Reservation area for wildlife and for the enjoyment of present and future generations.