Important Bird Area: Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences
Site Summary
Nominated By
Brian Harrington
Size
50 acres
Towns and Counties
Plymouth
Ownership
private, nongovernmental organization
Major Habitats
early successional shrubland, emergent freshwater marsh, powerline, shrub-scrub wetland, coastal beach, marine/tidal, lake/pond, migratory stopover site
Land Use
nature & wildlife, conservation/land trust, agriculture/livestock, research, undeveloped
Minor Threats
introduced animals/feral pets
Site Description
Manomet is a leader in environmental research, partnership building, and solution development. For over 30 years, Manomet's scientists have been improving an understanding of natural systems and assembling strong working partnerships to address environmental issues. On the basis of solid science, Manomet brings together all of those with a stake in a particular environmental matter-communities, individuals, universities, government agencies, businesses-and guides them through cooperative, science-base,d solution development. Programs cover a variety of conservation topics including bird conservation, emphasizing avian research during the center's initial 25 years, and also focusing upon wetlands and wildlife, and regional conservation planning.
Current Conservation Status
Site is operated by Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences.
Other Flora or Fauna of Significance
None listed.
Data Sources
None.