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§ 5-607. Powers and duties of forester

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural Resources

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 5. Forests and Parks (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Forest Conservancy Districts (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-607
§ 5-607. Powers and duties of forester
Currentness
The forester shall:
(1) Make plans for management and reforestation of forest, woodlot, and tree crop orchards;
(2) Assist landowners of the district in marketing their forest products;
(3) Hold meetings of county or local forest fire wardens, lookouts, guards, fire fighters, and others to instruct them in methods of forest fire prevention and extinction;
(4) Enlist the cooperation of landowners in protection of their forests from fire, insects, and disease;
(5) Make an annual written report of his activities to the Secretary;
(6) Assist the State Extension Forester in carrying out the Farm Forestry Extension Program;
(7) Assist forest landowners in formation and execution of soil conservation practices;
(8) Keep accurate records of any forest management plan;
(9) Assist in management of community or municipally owned forests;
(10) Assist assessors in appraisal of woodlands; and
(11) Advise and assist in planting food-bearing trees and shrubs for the benefit of wildlife.

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Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.
Formerly Art. 66C, § 395.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-607, MD NAT RES § 5-607
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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