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Commission reviews Clark Street forest-harvest plan listing 48,000 board feet + 50 cords
Summary
A forest-harvest filing for land near Clark Street lists roughly 48,000 board feet and 50 cords across about 12 acres with a proposed start on 07/06/2026; commissioners asked the applicant to confirm distances to wetlands and provide certified-forester documentation.
Commissioners reviewed a forest‑cutting (force‑cutting) plan described as occurring on roughly 12 acres near Clark Street. The filing lists species to be cut (white pine, red oak, red maple, black birch) and reports totals around 48,000 board feet plus 50 cords; a start date of July 6, 2026, was recorded in the filing.
Members asked staff to confirm how close the harvest operations are to mapped wetland features and to obtain certified‑forester paperwork and buffer calculations. The commission noted that certified plans and confirmation of distances from wetlands are required prior to or as a condition of any active cutting in regulated areas.
