What are the benefits of a forest stewardship plan?
A Forest Stewardship Plan is a guide a property owner follows to meet long-term objectives for forest land. This written document describes the forest resources present on the property, the landowner’s management goals and objectives, and the recommended practices or activities to be carried out over time. In addition, a Forest Stewardship Plan can meet the requirement for reduced property assessment and resulting real estate taxes. A publication on forest stewardship planning can be found at: www.naturalresources.umd.edu/Pages/Stewardship_Plan.html.
