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Rules and Regulations

Timber Harvesting

Forest Practices Act

Forest Practices Act (law)

Chapter 20 Rule, Forest Regeneration and Clearcutting Standards (Word) pdf

Maine Forest Service Interpretations of the Maine Forest Practices Act Statute and Rules

Liquidation Harvesting

Chapter 23 Rule, Timber Harvesting Standards to Substantially Eliminate Liquidation Harvesting

Maine Forest Service Interpretations of MFS Rule – Chapter 23 Timber Harvest Standards to Substantially Eliminate Liquidation Harvesting (Format: rtf | pdf | Word)

Public Law 2003, Chapter 422 (LD 1616), An Act to Promote Stewardship of Forest Resources

Part A
Part B

Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting in Shoreland Areas

MFS Rule - Chapter 21 Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in Shoreland Areas

Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption

Basis Statement
MFS Rule - Chapter 21 Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in Shoreland Areas

Timber Trespass and Timber Theft

Fire Safety

Chapter 2 Rule, Spark Arrestors

Forest Health

Chapter 1 Rule, White Pine Blister Rust, Quarantine on Currant and Gooseberry

Chapter 4 Rule, Silvicultural Treatment Designation and New Market Withdrawal

 

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