Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Subtitle 15 - YOUGHIOGHENY WILD RIVER
Chapter 08.15.02 - Permitted Use and Development
Section 08.15.02.12 - Alteration of Natural Vegetation
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 08.15.02.12
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. Any clearing of natural vegetation other than for logging is limited to that necessary for uses and developments permitted by these regulations.
B. The Department, in evaluating a plan for the clearing of natural vegetation, shall:
(1) Take into account the effects of the proposed clearing on the scenic and wild character of the river;
(2) Insure that natural vegetation on or near the shoreline remains undisturbed to screen the cleared area from the river and its contiguous shore; and
(3) Consider the effect the clearing operations may have on the fish, aquatic, and riverine resources by:
(a) Altering the temperature of the water;
(b) Causing siltation;
(c) Pesticide or fertilizer contamination; or
(d) Any other deleterious effect.
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