The
Forestland Tax Law (MGL Chapter 61)
Permits
reduced property tax for landowners operating over 10 acres for wood production.
The
Wetlands and Rivers Protection Acts (MGL Chapter 131, Section 40)
Wetlands
and streams are protected, unless forestry or agriculture are being conducted, then jurisdiction is under the FCPA.
The
Forest Cutting Practices Act (MGL Chapter 132, Sections 40-46)
Required
submission of FCP to DEM if cutting over 50 cords/25,000 board feet in any one place at any one time.
The Slash
Law (MGL Chapter 48, Sections 16, 16A)
Branches
must be cut close to ground to reduce fire risk and slash must be kept a certain distance from dwellings, streams, and
lakes.
The
Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MGL Chapter 131A)
No
endangered species can be killed or collected. If one wishes to harvest in the
area a plan to
protect the species must be presented to the NHESP.