The Ashland Town Forest is available to all Ashland residents
and groups, provided that they do not damage or jeopardize the forest
and its environment in any way.
The rules and regulations are aimed at the preservation and
protection of this valuable town resource for the present and future
enjoyment of the townspeople.
A. The forest shall be kept in its natural state and will be maintained
for passive recreational use only.
B. Groups using the forest must be based in Ashland or be sponsored
by the Ashland Town Forest Committee.
C. There shall be no camping in the forest unless authorized by the
Town Forest Committee nor shall there be fires without the permission
of the Ashland Fire Department.
D. Trash disposal, littering or other polluting is prohibited.
E. Hunting and trapping are prohibited. The use of motor vehicles without
authorization of the Town Forest Committee is prohibited.
F. There shall be no removal of soil, live trees or plants, and stone
walls are to remain intact.
G. Selective cutting of firewood will be done under the written permission
of the Town Forest Committee. Cutting will be permitted to Ashland
residents only. The wood cannot be sold and must be used in Ashland
residences only. Cutting will be controlled for the purpose of improving
the natural growth throughout the forest.
H. There will be no unauthorized marking or cutting of trails in the
Town Forest.
[Added 11-17-1997 ATM, Art. 20]
The Ashland Town Forest is a woodland region with winding trails,
rock outcroppings and varied terrain. Any person or persons entering
or using the forest do so at their own risk. The Town of Ashland and
the Ashland Town Forest Committee will not be liable or responsible
for any injury, loss or damage.
The Town Forest Committee is authorized to promulgate the rules
and regulations for the use and enjoyment of the Ashland Town Forest
and, upon filing with the Town Clerk, those rules and regulations
shall become effective.