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
WebsiteCommon 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.