On Thursday, May 8th at 6:00 p.m., the club will host the monthly meeting of the Berkshire County League of Sportsmen. This regular gathering brings together representatives from all the county’s sportsmen’s clubs. At this meeting, Tom Brule from DCR Forestry will deliver an in-depth presentation on the state’s forestry and logging practices, with a particular focus on the Berkshires.
Massachusetts is 62 percent forested, and these forests provide an estimated $4.6 billion in annual economic value through forest products, water filtration, natural flood control, and tourism. They also play a critical role in storing and sequestering carbon. In urban areas, street trees improve the livability of cities by providing shade, reducing air pollution, and offering flood control benefits.
The State, Private, and Tribal Forestry programs work to promote the health, resilience, and productivity of trees and forests across all land ownerships for the benefit of people and wildlife. Additionally, the Bureau of Forest Fire Control and Forestry supports programs aimed at promoting, protecting, and enhancing healthy and diverse wooded and urban forests throughout the Commonwealth.
Both club delegates and club members are welcome to attend and learn more about how our forests are managed. If you have a desire to learn the benefits of forestry management, this is the meeting to attend. The meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. sharp. See you there!