Sustainable Forest Management Plan
Savage River State Forest is managed under a Sustainable Forest Management Plan (SFMP) developed through an interdisciplinary planning process with public participation and stakeholder review.
2023 Savage River State Forest Sustainable Forest Management Plan (PDF)
Annual Work Plans
Annual Work Plans (AWPs) detail all projects scheduled for the fiscal year. Public comment on proposed AWPs is accepted annually; comment periods are announced on the
Maryland Forest Service news page.
Forest Certification
Savage River State Forest is certified under both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC® C016194) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®-00050) standards. Certification is verified through independent third-party audits conducted annually.
Maryland State Forest Certification
