it might not mean much but perhaps there is some significance to it. or it can be just another detail to grill state officials with.
Mass forestry property codes
Recreational Land - Code 8
All property that has been designated under Chapter 61B. (If an area has more than one use according to the codes below, use the code which represents the primary use of the land).
801
Hiking - trails or paths
802
Camping - areas with sites for overnight camping
803
Nature Study - areas specifically for nature study or observation
804
Boating - areas for recreational boating and supporting land facilities
805
Golfing - areas of land arranged as a golf course
806
Horseback Riding - trails or areas
807
Hunting - areas for the hunting of wildlife
808
Fishing Areas
809
Alpine Skiing - areas for "downhill" skiing
810
Nordic Skiing - areas for "cross-country" skiing
811
Swimming Areas
812
Picnicking Areas
813
Public Non-Commercial Flying - areas for gliding or hang-gliding
814
Target Shooting - areas for target shooting such as archery, skeet or approved fire-arms
notice there isnt a forestry code for ATV/ORV use, even though there is a registration and tax levied on ATV's? this is a good illustration of how the commonwealth acknowledges ATV's to the extent that they can charge a fee, and no further. Hikers, Skiier's, swimmers, no registration fees for them but they have forestry designation.
i want to sue the state of MA, but its hard for me to determine on what grounds so i figured id throw this detail out there.
what are your thoughts guys?