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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 08.01.02.06" title_num="08" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="02" heading="Restricted and Conditional Activities — State Wildlands Preservation System.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Except when expressly permitted under Regulation .03 or .04 of this chapter, the uses and activities listed in §§B—J of this regulation are restricted.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Temporary Roads. Except as necessary to meet the minimum requirements for the purposes of the administration of an area, including measures required in emergencies involving the health and safety of persons within the area or economic or safety threats to private property, temporary roads are prohibited.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Motorized Equipment and Vehicular Transport. Except as necessary for the purposes of administration of an area, including measures required in emergencies involving the health and safety of persons within the area, and economic or safety threats to private property, the following are prohibited in wildlands:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Motorized equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Motor vehicles;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Motor boats;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Landing of aircraft; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Mechanical transport.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Transplanting Native Wildlife. Native wildlife may not be removed from or released onto a wildland unless the removal or release:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Perpetuates or assists the recovery of a threatened or endangered species or a species in need of conservation; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Assists in the restoration of an indigenous species eliminated or reduced by human activity.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Forest Management.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Cutting of Trees and Shrubs. Cutting of trees or shrubs is prohibited except when the following criteria are met:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Public safety is threatened;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>There is an economic or safety threat to private property;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>There is a maintenance need associated with the continued provision of electric utility service; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>There is a threat to unique species or unique natural communities which is most appropriately addressed through cutting or removal of trees or shrubs.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Reforestation. Reforestation is prohibited except when the following criteria are met:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>When human influence has led to substantial deterioration of a wildland resource;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>There is a reasonable expectation that natural regeneration will only occur after a prolonged length of time; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>There is a significant erosion and sedimentation hazard to living aquatic resources that can be addressed by:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Vegetative treatment systems,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Riparian forest buffers,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Critical area plantings, or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Soil bioengineering.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Visitor Management.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Department may elect to close or restrict areas of a wildland to public access to protect the wildland values of the area.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>This may include, but is not limited to, restrictions on:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Party size;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Campsite location; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Length of stay.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Camping.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Camping within a wildland is by permit only.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Primitive camping is allowed in wildland areas if it is otherwise permitted under Department policies and regulations.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Campers are required to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Collect and remove trash from the area; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Camp at least 50 feet from any trail or water body.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Open fires are prohibited.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Signs. State personnel conducting official business may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Post appropriate warning signs on any unsafe structures within a wildland; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Post appropriate information and regulation signs along the perimeter of a wildland provided the sign content includes, but is not limited to, information that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Identifies significant natural or cultural features within the wildland; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Is intended for public safety purposes, such as the identification of trail routes, distances, and areas of trail closures.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Nonstructural Shore Erosion Control. Nonstructural shore erosion control is prohibited except when:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Public safety is threatened; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>There is a significant hazard to living aquatic resources.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>Temporary Structures, Installations, and Equipment.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Except when the Secretary determines that they contribute to the</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The placement of the structures, installations, or equipment shall be subject to the terms and conditions required by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>