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§ 5–607

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 5-607 (2026)
Title 5. Forests and Parks
Subtitle 6. Forest Conservancy Districts

§ 5–607Copy Citation

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.