Conservation
The Falmouth Rod and Gun Club is one of the largest private
property owners in Falmouth and Mashpee with over 200 acres under
its care including the recent addition of the Farley Bog. The bulk of those acres are in a
conservation easement which ensures that the property remains as
open space in perpetuity. Our club has the only
existing conservation easment in the town of
Mashpee.
A section of the property was formed in 1985 and named The
Charles T. Eastman Wildlife Habitat. This is over 100
acres with a 1 mile road encircling the parcel and consists of 18
different fields. Each year 4-5 fields are planted
with seed head (grasses, wild bird mix) and a mixture of green
(clover, small bernect). On the property there are
apple and fruit trees which are maintained to sustain
wildlife. Members collect leaves and grass which gets
composted and distributed. The fields are mowed
periodically, and brush encroachment is removed to maintain field
perimeters.
Childs River passes through our property, then through town
property to the ocean. Club members traverse from the
mouth of the Childs River to the Farley Bog to clean up debris
and river obstructions to keep the water flowing so that herring
can travel to spawn in the twin ponds.
Falmouth Rod and Gun Club is committed to wildlife and
environmental protection of natural resources.