Scott wrote:I figured this would be a good place to ask as we wheelers encounter loggers or logged trails often.
What are the laws in MA regarding logging. I'm only talking about going out and taking a few standing (prefably dead) trees a year for firewood. I'm also talking about "public lands" state forest, etc.
I would like you to rethink your idea with this in mind: Talk to your local EPO/DCR/WMA representative and explain that you would like to go into their "wilderness designated area" and remove only trees that are blowdowns,or deadfell trees.
They will go on to explain that the fell trees are providing new habitat areas for wildlife.
I've asked why the state does not produce cordwood from the fell trees from storms, beavers, or deadfell, and have been given similar answer. I felt I would ask because state parks say they don't get enough funding for maintainance or lifeguard, yet there is much cordwood that could allow self support for such necessities. Beavers only drop hardwood, so it's easy to sort.
Good luck.