State Forestry Laws, Forms and Directions

1. CH 132 - The Forest Cutting Practices Act

   •  CH 132 Directions for the preparation of a Forest Cutting Plan
   •  CH 132 Blank Forest Cutting Plan form with Landowner Information Sheets
   •  CH 132 Forest Cutting Plan example form
   •  CH 132 Appointment of Agent form
   •  CH 132 Abutter's Notice form

2. CH 61 - The Forest Tax Law
   
   
3. Directions: Chapter 61 Forest Management Plans, Forest Stewardship Plans, & Green Certification Requirements
   
   

•  Directions for the preparation of the Chapter 61 Forest Management Plans    and Forest Stewardship Plans

•  Additional Text required to upgrading existing Chapter 61 Forest
   Management of Forest Stewardship Plan

• Forest Stewardship Management Plan Application New

• Upgrade Application for Green Certification New

Appendix A - Exhibits

 

1. Front Page form Front Page Overflow form
2. Landowner Goals form
3. Overview form
4. Stewardship Issues
5. Stand Descriptions Form 1, Form 2
6. Management Practices Form 1, Form 2
7. Locus Map (drawn by plan preparer)
8. Property Map (drawn by plan preparer)
9. Signature Page
10. Certificate (CH61)

 

Appendix B - River Basin Map
Appendix C - Forest Types
Appendix D - Recommended References
Appendix E - Silvicultural Prescriptions

Appendix F – NRCS Forestry Practices

Appendix G – Growth Rate Percentage Formula




4. Miscellaneous
   

   •  Tips for Using Forms
   •  Stewardship Planning Worksheet
   

5. Stewardship Policies
   
   •  Policy on Eligible Stewardship Acres