Management of our park and natural resource lands can, at times, be difficult with many demands from citizens and park patrons. Along with increasing populations comes ever-increasing demand for active recreation facilities. And, as more of the Town is developed, there are ever-increasing pressures on wildlife and their habitat. It seems habitat is shrinking just as many wildlife species are making a comeback. Then there are the inevitable human-wildlife conflicts that have been on a sharp increase over the past two decades. These conflicts are multi-faceted and often there are many things that must be taken into consideration in order to find a solution. Our staff is continually researching the latest BMPs and trends in wildlife and habitat management. Our decisions are based on sound, scientific evidence coupled with the needs of the community.

If you have more questions about living with wildlife in the Town of Brookline, please download our Living with Wildlife in Brookline PDF.