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For Immediate Release
October 23, 2024
Maine Forest Service Proposes Rulemaking for Timber Harvesting Standards in Unorganized and Deorganized Areas: Public Comment Period: October 18, 2024 – November 23, 2024
Augusta - The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Forest Service has announced a proposed rulemaking for Chapter 27: Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities within Unorganized and Deorganized Areas of the State. The proposed amendments aim to align with statewide standards outlined in Chapter 21, which will take effect in unorganized and deorganized areas.
These amendments will eliminate duplicative regulations regarding shoreland areas and ensure consistency with the statewide timber harvesting standards. The public is invited to submit comments on the proposed rule changes until November 23, 2024.
A Public Comment Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM, at the MFS Bolton Hill facility at 2870 North Belfast Avenue, Augusta. The meeting is also accessible by MS TEAMS, and online registration is required.
Visit the DACF website for more information, including a summary of relevant information considered during rule development, deadlines, contact information, related documents, and online attendance registration.
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