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Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 5-607

The forester shall:

(1) Make plans for management and reforestation of forest, woodlot, and tree crop orchards;

(2) Assist landowners of the district in marketing their forest products;

(3) Hold meetings of county or local forest fire wardens, lookouts, guards, fire fighters, and others to instruct them in methods of forest fire prevention and extinction;

(4) Enlist the cooperation of landowners in protection of their forests from fire, insects, and disease;

(5) Make an annual written report of his activities to the Secretary;

(6) Assist the State Extension Forester in carrying out the Farm Forestry Extension Program;

(7) Assist forest landowners in formation and execution of soil conservation practices;

(8) Keep accurate records of any forest management plan;

(9) Assist in management of community or municipally owned forests;

(10) Assist assessors in appraisal of woodlands; and

(11) Advise and assist in planting food-bearing trees and shrubs for the benefit of wildlife.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.