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Is there a minimum size property that a DNR forester will visit? Is there a cost?

April 26, 2017COST DNR forester minimum Property size visit

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Is there a minimum size property that a DNR forester will visit? Is there a cost?

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A minimum of 5 forested acres is needed. If there is a homesite, one acre is eliminated, so then you really need 6 acres as a minimum. The fees for developing a Forest Stewardship Plan by DNR foresters are $175 for 5 to 25 acres; $200 for 26 to 75 acres; and $225 for more than 75 acres. See the DNR website www.dnr.state.md.us/forests/programapps/faland.html for fees for these and other services by DNR foresters. Private consulting foresters can develop Forest Stewardship plans too and provide many other services. Each private forester sets his or her own fees. For a list of private foresters licensed in Maryland, go to dnrweb.dnr.state.md.us/download/forests/consultingforesters.pdf.