Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6 - Forest Conservancy Districts
Section 5-607 - Duties of Forester

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.