The park has several Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designations due to its exceptional range of grassland habitats and its internationally important volcanic geology. (royalorchidhotels.com)
«We've identified Canoe Meadows as one of Mass Audubon's best opportunities for providing high quality grassland habitat for birds and other wildlife,» said Berkshires Sanctuaries Director Becky Cushing. (massaudubon.org)
Bill Merkle, a wildlife ecologist for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, notes that mission blues are closely tied to the coastal grassland habitat, which used to be well - distributed throughout the Bay Area. (parksconservancy.org)