Forest Stewardship
- the managing of forest resources in a way that meets the
needs of the current owners, but does not detract or degrade
the use by future generations. Learn about developing a forest
stewardship plan, cost-share assistance programs, harvesting
of forest products, and handling taxes.
Maryland's Forests -
Maryland's tree laws and regulations and numerous reports
and publications that document the past, present, and future
of Maryland's forests.
Urban Forestry - planting
and management of all trees and woodland in towns and cities.
Water Quality and Biosolids -
information on Chesapeake Bay programs, forest riparian buffers,
and application of biosolids and poulty litter to forests.
Stewardship Activities - In
cooperation with other forestry agencies and organizations,
Maryland Cooperative Extension offers volunteer training in
forest and wildlife management, annual forest stewardship
seminars, as well as other occasional workshops and conferences
in specific counties or locations.
Contact a Forester - the Maryland
Department of Natural Resources maintains this list of licensed
foresters who can assist you in your forestry projects.
Stumpage Price Reports
- The prices are collected from consulting and state agency
foresters in four price-reporting areas throughout Maryland
and Delaware, and are intended to serve as a guide in the
marketing of standing timber.