The following provisions apply to violations of the laws and ordinances set forth.

Unlawful cutting of trees. 1.

Adjacent to other water bodies, tributary streams, and wetlands, a well-distributed stand of trees and other vegetation is defined as maintaining a minimum rating score of 16 per foot by foot rectangular area.

Unlawful cutting. Any person who in fact cuts down or fells any tree without the consent of the owner of the property on which the tree stands commits a civil violation for which the forfeitures provided in this section may be adjudged.

Proof of a culpable state of mind is not required. (1) Except for timber harvesting, correction or mitigation of a violation that involves the cutting of a tree or trees must include, but is not limited to, replacement of each tree cut with a tree or trees of varying size and species such that the visual impact from the cutting will be remediated, the tree canopy that was cut will be restored within a reasonable time period and a total basal area equal to at least 50% of the basal area cut.

A landowner, landowner representative or harvester who authorizes the timber harvesting or in fact harvests a line tree without first obtaining permission from the abutting landowner commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less thannor more than 1, may be adjudged. [PLc.§1 (NEW).] [PLc.§1 (NEW).] 3. A. Cut down, destroy, damage or carry away any forest product, ornamental or fruit tree, agricultural product, stones, gravel, ore, goods or property of any kind from land not that person's own; or [PLc.§3 (AMD).].

Generally, in the first 75 feet from the normal high-water line or the upland edge of a wetland, 40% percent of the volume of trees four inches or more in diameter, measured at 4 1/2 feet above ground level can be removed in any ten year period, although no “clear-cut openings” (openings in the forest canopy greater than square feet) are permitted.

Is the cutting of vegetation less than 2 inches in diameter limited? Yes. State law prohibits new cleared openings from being created within the buffer area. If removal of vegetation less than two inches in diameter will create cleared openings, enough vegetation must be retained to prevent the creation of such openings. Also, if five saplings less.

The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes 7 State House Station State House Room Augusta, Maine Maine Government.

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