Forest conservation law applicability and brush management
Montgomery County
Summary
Farmers currently need Planning Department pre-approval for routine brush management even when they already have a Soil Conservation District plan — a redundant, time-consuming step. Bill 35-26 removes that requirement, speeding up work in the Agricultural Reserve.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Office of Management and Budget found no financial impact; farmers just save time and paperwork.
Farmers and landowners in the Agricultural Reserve who do routine vegetation maintenance.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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