A 3,486-acre working timber forest on and around Brushy Mountain, spanning Leverett and Shutesbury, owned by W.D. Cowls, Inc. and protected by a Conservation Restriction guaranteeing public hiking, hunting, and fishing access. Named for Paul C. Jones, the eighth-generation leader of W.D. Cowls.
What to expect
Accessibility
Working forest roads and trails, uneven surface; not wheelchair accessible.
Fishing
Allowed per MA fishing regulations
Managed by
W.D. Cowls, Inc.; Conservation Restriction held by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
WebsiteWorth knowing
- This is a distinct property from the Walter Cowls Jones Working Forest, a separate 2,038-acre W.D. Cowls conservation restriction covering different parcels between the Quabbin Reservoir and North Amherst in Shutesbury, Pelham, and Leverett. The similar names (Paul C. Jones vs. Walter Cowls Jones) refer to two different W.D. Cowls family namesakes and two different instruments.
Common questions
Does this forest extend into Shutesbury?
Yes. News coverage of the 3,486-acre conservation restriction places it on and around Brushy Mountain in both Leverett and Shutesbury.
Is there an entry fee at Paul C. Jones Working Forest?
No, entry is free.
Is Paul C. Jones Working Forest wheelchair accessible?
Working forest roads and trails, uneven surface; not wheelchair accessible.
What rules should I know at Paul C. Jones Working Forest?
Active working forest; expect logging operations and log trucks on access roads. Recreational ATV use is not allowed.