The entirety of the property is under a conservation restriction held by the MA DCR.   This restriction limits the development on the parcel and ensures the property will remain in a natural, scenic and open condition for the purpose of wildlife conservation, forest health and drinking water supply protection.

Acreage

The Wescott Conservation Area is 47.236 Acres.

Parking/Access

No parking access available on property. Roadside only.

History

The property was purchased from the Wescott Family in 2002.

Permitted Recreational Activities

• Hiking
• Cross country skiing and snowshoeing
• Snow vehicle usage with written authorization from the commission
• Non-commercial hunting
• Plant and wildlife observation

Prohibited Recreational Activities

• Campfires, open fires, cookouts or picnics
• Camping
• Mountain biking
• Filing, storing, placing or dumping or any kind
• Intentional introduction of non-native plant, animal, or insect
• Activities detrimental to drainage, flood control, water conservation, water quality, erosion, etc.
• Domestic animals or livestock
• Drunkenness, breach of peace, profanity, disorderly conduct
• Vandalism
• Construction of any object or structure
• Swimming or wading
• Fishing
• Organized sports activities including but not limited to orienteering, road races, etc.
• Public assemblies or groups of more than 10 persons unless with written authorization from the commission.

• Motorized vehicles of any kind
• Boats, of any kind, with or without motors

Notable Features

Westcott Conservation Area is a rocky, forested property that slopes down from North Blandford Road to Bedlam Brook along the western boundary. The forest along the brook is bouldery and steep.

The Arms Acres Memorial Forest abuts the Wescott Conservation to the south.