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Originally Posted by loonguy
Thanks, Top-Water. Perhaps "conservation land" is not the correct term here. The maps appear to show much of the property as wetlands. What restrictions apply to wetlands, in general, and wetlands adjacent to the lake, in particular? Do the same setback and permit requirements that apply to land adjacent to the lake apply to land adjacent to such wetlands? What approvals are necessary to cut trees close to the lake or tees in, or close to, wetlands?
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This can be complicated. Each question begs another question. Generally, the Shoreland Water Quality Protection laws lay out what you can do in the first fifty feet back from shore and then the first 250 feet. There are points and grids with allowances for types and sizes of forest or landscaping. There are references to "Best Management Practices" which is another set of guidelines. In wetlands, there are BMP's for access, crossings, etc. In many towns there are local ordinances refgarding setbacks and wetlands protection. These are usually monitored by the local conservation commission. In any event, you usually have to file an "Intent to Cut" form and pay the related timber tax in advance. Usually the town forester will monitor the harvest to see that BMP's are followed and to be sure that the estimated cut and the related tax are accurate.
FAQ's are on the NHDES website, including getting a permit to log in a wetland.
https://www.des.nh.gov/organization/...gories/faq.htm