302 CMR, § 16.01 - Purpose

M.G.L. c. 132, §§ 40 through 46 establishes the State Forestry Committee to develop minimum forest cutting practices through promulgation of regulations. Cutting on forest lands shall be regulated and timber harvesters licensed to insure that the following values of interest are not jeopardized:

(a) continuation and increase of the supply of forest products;

(b) conservation of water;

(c) maintenance of air and water quality;

(d) prevention of floods;

(e) prevention of soil erosion;

(f) improvement of condition for wildlife; and

(g) improvement of conditions for outdoor recreation.

302 CMR 16.00 serves to assist the landowner in achieving the management objectives which the landowner has established for the land. 302 CMR 16.00 defines and clarifies administration of M.G.L. c. 132, §§ 40 through 46 by establishing standard definitions and uniform procedures by which landowners, licensed timber harvesters, and the Director of State Parks and Recreation can carry out their responsibilities under M.G.L. c. 132, §§ 40 through 46.

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302 CMR, § 16.01

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1356, eff. 1/12/2018.