Sep 7, 2010 | Business Impact, Call to Action, Editorials, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulations, Maine Regulations, National Park
Editor’s Note: An abridged version of this editorial appeared in the September 2010 Loggers Voice – MAB By Mike Beardsley – September 2010 Property rights: the ability to hold and dispose of property in any manner one sees fit, are at the heart of...
Jul 30, 2010 | Business Impact, Federal Legislation, Maine Regulations
The Maine Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial Activities is up for renewal in 2010. Progress continues on refining the document prior to the official comment period. The DEP Storm-water team has been working with stakeholders on permit language and has...
Jul 26, 2010 | Maine Regulations
By: Susan Sharon The Maine Forest Products Council is asking Gov. John Baldacci and the Canadian government for help with what they say could become a shortage of wood for Maine mills. At issue is a new law that prevents Canadian loggers working in Maine from...
Jul 13, 2010 | Industry News, Maine Regulations
ALC Note: This letter was originally published in the July/August 2010 edition of the Forest Landowner magazine. Massachusetts Soap Box Delivered July 8, 2010 By Cinda Jones State Coordinator and 9th Generation President of W. D. Cowls, Inc. Land Company It feels like...
Jun 24, 2010 | Business Impact, Industry News, Maine Regulations, News
By Nok-Noi Ricker BDN Staff LINCOLN, Maine — Town leaders will not join East Millinocket and Millinocket officials in opposition to the “Great Maine Forest Initiative.” The Town Council during its meeting Monday opted not to act on a motion to support the Maine Woods...
Jun 3, 2010 | Business Impact, Industry News, Maine Regulations
After more than five years of intensive work on revising the Commission’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which included research, panel discussions, guest speakers, public workshops, a facilitated working group, formal public hearings, and countless revisions...
