DOVER CONSERVATION COMMISSION 46 Springdale Avenue With Special Thanks to Paul J. McManus, LSP, PWS EcoTec, Inc., Environmental Consulting Services Ecological.

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DOVER CONSERVATION COMMISSION 46 Springdale Avenue With Special Thanks to Paul J. McManus, LSP, PWS EcoTec, Inc., Environmental Consulting Services Ecological Inventory Report: Snyder Property, 46 Springdale Avenue, Dover, Massachusetts, June 18, 2014 for the generous use of his materials and photographs

Paul McManus

Window into the Past Dover has many houses; many woods Dover no longer has the plenitude of fields and open space that once characterized this town

Special Considerations There are extensive wetlands on the property These wetlands and Spring Brook add to the richness of diversity and life- sustaining capacity of this property and provide surface water treatment and infiltration to groundwater upstream of public and private supply wells

Paul McManus

Wildlife Corridor Conservation Commissioners see 46 Springdale as a critical link in a significant wildlife corridor This corridor extends from the south end of town through Wylde Woods and DLCT land onto the acreage of 46 Springdale – on across Springdale through the town wells to the sparsely populated northern section of town where many lands are already protected

IN CONTRAST…… Development creates a fragmented landscape

More about Wildlife Corridors In a continuous corridor, wildlife can travel from one type of habitat to another Many species of birds and mammals require varied habitat to fulfill their full breeding cycle They simply cannot be successful in reproducing without access to varied types of habitat

OTHER FEATURES… There is a potential vernal pool at the back of the property

Paul McManus

…AND… Beautiful Upland Woods

Paul McManus

Important to remember: “The most notable ecological feature of the site is the presence of the large open field, which provides a wildlife habitat type that is ecologically unique and important both locally and regionally.” -- Paul McManus, Ecotec, Inc.

Suitable for development In spite of the many remarkable ecological features described herein, there is considerable acreage at 46 Springdale, away from wetlands and the potential vernal pool, that could be developed This issue is what brings us to you… What do you want to do to protect this property?

Paul McManus

In Summary…. Historical heritage Critical positioning in relation to surrounding, strategically-conserved lands Wildlife protection Wetland resources Drinking water protection These are just a few of the many reasons for supporting Dover’s interest in protecting this pivotal property