What Does the FCA Require?
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If you are applying for a subdivision, grading permit, or sediment control plan on a tract of 40,000 square feet or more, the Forest Conservation Act requires you to submit the following:
1. Forest Stand Delineation (FSD)
An FSD identifies existing forest cover and environmental features on the proposed development site. The FSD submission includes:
- A completed application
- A map of the site
- A summary of field data collected from the property
2. Forest Conservation Plan (FCP)
The FCP outlines how forested and environmentally sensitive areas will be protected during and after development. It includes:
- A map and narrative describing the project’s limits of disturbance
- A worksheet and application form
- Calculations of forest area cleared, retained, or replanted
- A plan for the long-term maintenance and protection of these areas
Important:
All tree plantings must be supported by a 2-Year Maintenance Agreement to ensure survival and ongoing care.
Where Should Plans Be Sent?
Submit plans to the appropriate regional receiving center based on the county where the project is located:
Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick Counties
Katherine Phillips
Urban Forestry Coordinator, Eastern Region
Maryland Forest Service
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
14110 Pleasant Valley Road
Flintstone, MD 21530
301-777-5591
Montgomery, Howard, Baltimore, Harford, Carroll, and Cecil Counties
Anne Sandbek
Urban Forestry Coordinator, Central Region
Maryland Forest Service
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
2 S. Bond Street, Suite 101
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-836-4568
Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties
Dan Coy
Program Manager, Urban & Community Forestry
Maryland Forest Service
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, E-1
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
(410) 260-8510
Kent, Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties
Greg Geesaman
Urban Forestry Coordinator, Eastern Region
Maryland Forest Service
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
201 Baptist Street, Suite 22
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 713-3860
