Md. Code, Nat. Res. § 5-607

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 5-607 - Duties of forester

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.

Md. Code, NR § 5-607