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County staff outline pilot selective forest harvesting on county land; 123 acres identified with roughly $207,000 gross revenue estimate

Carroll County Board of Commissioners · March 13, 2026
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Public‑works, planning and recreation staff briefed the board on a pilot selective harvesting plan covering three county sites; staff estimated about 123 acres suited for selective harvest and a gross timber revenue estimate of roughly $207,000, but cautioned revenue excludes staff time and invasive‑species management.

Public works, planning and recreation staff briefed commissioners on a proposed pilot for selective forest harvesting on county‑owned parcels at North Sawmill, West Sawmill and Spiegel.

Brian Bokey, director of public works, said staff examined about 504 acres and identified roughly 123 acres that could be considered for selective harvesting. "Out of the 504 acres that we studied, we…

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