Town of Ashland, MA Chapter 339 Forest

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Forest Committee of the Town of Ashland. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Forest — See Ch. 153.

§ 339-1 Maintenance in natural state.

The Ashland Town Forest shall be kept in its natural state.

§ 339-2 Availability.

A. The Ashland Town Forest shall remain available to all Ashland residents and groups, provided that they do not damage or jeopardize the forest and its environment in any way.

B. Any group using the forest must be based in Ashland.

§ 339-3 Prohibited activities.

A. There can be no removal of soil.

B. There can be no dumping, littering or polluting of any sort.

C. There can be no fires, unless authorized by the Ashland Fire Department.

§ 339-4 Cutting of firewood.

Selective cutting of firewood will be done under the authorization 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 for the purpose of improving the natural growth throughout the forest.

§ 339-5 Camping.

There can be no unauthorized camping in the forest.

§ 339-6 Liability.

A. Any person or persons entering or using the Ashland Town Forest do so at their own risk.

B. The Town of Ashland and the Ashland Town Forest Committee will not be liable or responsible for any injury, loss or damage.