What is the purpose of the Ch. 61B program?
Ch. 61B is the recreational land tax law. The purpose of Ch. 61B is to reduce the assessed value of land based on its use for open space or recreation. Ch. 61B is a passive management program, not requiring a forest management plan . Can I now have a harvest on my Ch. 61 B land? Yes, but the harvest must be guided by a state approved forest management plan.