PISCATAQUIS OBSERVER • August 11, 2020
The Maine Forest Service has entered into an administrative settlement agreement with S.D.R. Logging, Inc., based in Sebec. The settlement resolves violations of Maine’s rules governing timber harvesting activities in shoreland areas. SDR agreed to pay a $3,000 civil penalty for the violation, of which $2,400.00 is being directed to the Community Forest Fund as a Supplemental Environmental Project that will be used to support urban and community forestry programs in Somerset County. SDR also agreed to institute staff training to reduce the risk of future violations.