Are landowners required to have a management or stewardship plan under the Forest Legacy Program?
Yes, for properties offered for conservation easement under the Forest Legacy Program, a Forest Stewardship Plan or MRMP, meeting the requirements of the Forest Stewardship Program is necessary. However, if one does not already exist, a Forest Stewardship or MRMP may be developed prior to finalizing the easement process. Landowners are encouraged to contact the Department of Forestry to obtain information on Forest Stewardship Plan standards. Such plans are not to limit landowner’s management of their forests, but are to ensure that landowners receive professional advice on how best to manage their forest land to meet their goal(s) and objectives.
