Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
669 - BUREAU OF FORESTRY (MAINE FOREST SERVICE)
Chapter 21 - STATEWIDE STANDARDS FOR TIMBER HARVESTING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN SHORELAND AREAS
- Section 669-21-1 - PURPOSES
- Section 669-21-2 - AMENDMENTS TO MAINE FOREST SERVICE CHAPTER 20 RULE (FOREST REGENERATION AND CLEARCUTTING STANDARDS) (Repealed)
- Section 669-21-3 - SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY
- Section 669-21-4 - DEFINITIONS
- Section 669-21-5 - SHORELINE INTEGRITY AND SEDIMENTATION
- Section 669-21-6 - SLASH TREATMENT
- Section 669-21-7 - STANDARDS FOR TIMBER HARVESTING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN SHORELAND AREAS REQUIRING A 250-FOOT ZONE
- Section 669-21-8 - STANDARDS FOR TIMBER HARVESTING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN SHORELAND AREAS REQUIRING A 75-FOOT ZONE
- Section 669-21-9 - SKID TRAILS, YARDS, AND EQUIPMENT OPERATION
- Section 669-21-10 - LAND MANAGEMENT ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
- Section 669-21-11 - CROSSINGS OF WATER BODIES
- Section 669-21-12 - SLOPE TABLE
- Section 669-21-13 - RESPONSIBILTY
- Section 669-21-14 - VARIANCE
- Section 669-21-15 - VIOLATIONS
- Section 669-21-16 - EFFECTIVE DATE
- Appendix 669-21-1 - DIAGRAMS OF APPLICATION OF THIS RULE
Summary: This rule establishes statewide standards for timber harvesting and related activities in shoreland areas. In general, timber harvesting activities in shoreland areas must protect shoreline integrity and not expose mineral soil that can be washed into water bodies, including nonforested freshwater and coastal wetlands and tidal waters. Timber harvesting and related activities in shoreland areas below the 300 acre drainage point must leave windfirm stands of trees that provide adequate shade. If located in shoreland areas, roads used primarily for timber harvesting and related activities must be constructed and maintained to standards designed to minimize the chance of exposed soil washing into water bodies, including wetlands. Stream crossings must not disrupt the natural flow of water and must not allow sediment into water bodies.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 12 M.R.S., chapter 805, subchapter 3-A; Public Laws 2003, chapter 335; Public Laws 2013, chapter 570
