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The Forest Stewardship Program
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Cost Share Application Forms
Outreach and Education for Landowners
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Forestry Glossary
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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

      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


  1. Miscellaneous

    •  Tips for Using Forms
    •  Stewardship Planning Worksheet
    •  Stewardship Inventory Data Sheet

  2. Stewardship Policies

    •  Policy on Eligible Stewardship Acres