Performance Measure 2.1 Guidance for Completing an Inspection Form

Above is the section on the inspection form that addresses Performance Measure 2.1.
Below is guidance on how to answer each of the questions.

 

Full compliance with relevant laws, regulations and ordinances is the intent of this Standard. When there are inadvertent violations during management activities, the landowner must correct the violations. Where there is evidence of past violation of laws, regulations or ordinances, the landowner must show evidence of a good-faith effort to remedy the noncompliance. A pattern of willful violation of relevant laws, regulations or ordinances disqualifies a landowner from certification.

PM 2.1 Landowner shall comply with all relevant federal, state, county and municipal laws, regulations and ordinances governing forest management activities.

Yes

2.1.1 Landowner shall comply with all relevant laws, regulations and ordinances and will correct conditions that led to adverse regulatory actions.

Yes

2.1.2 Landowner should obtain advice from appropriate qualified natural resource professionals or qualified contractors who are trained in and familiar with relevant laws, regulations and ordinances.

Yes

Notes/Observations

Here are examples of comments you might include in the Notes/Observations section:

• • The landowner agrees to comply with all relevant federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances governing forest management activities and will correct conditions related to any adverse regulatory actions, if any.
  • The landowner works with and seeks advice from forestry consultants and utilizes qualified and professionally licensed applicators and contractors.
  • The landowner became a certified burner in 2019 to become better qualified to conduct prescribed burns on the landowner’s property and to comply with burning regulations.