Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
669 - BUREAU OF FORESTRY (MAINE FOREST SERVICE)
Chapter 25 - STANDARDS FOR PLACING WOOD INTO STREAM CHANNELS TO ENHANCE COLD WATER FISHERIES HABITAT
Section 669-25-2 - SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY

A. SCOPE. This rule establishes standards for adding wood to a river, stream or brook channel as defined in 38 MRSA §480-B(9). It does not govern federal lands.

B. Applicability. This rule applies to treatments where only wood will be placed below the bankfull elevation of the stream and that rely on the size of the wood for stability. Treatments that artificially anchor or cable wood, add boulders, or place fill material below the high water line or otherwise exceed or deviate from these standards, are not covered by this rule and require permitting.