Massachusetts § 37 - Duties of local forest wardens

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 37 — Duties of local forest wardens, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 37. Duties of local forest wardens

Section 37. Every local forest warden, in addition to his duties prescribed by chapter forty-eight, shall investigate the values of forest lands, the character and extent of woodcutting operations, the prevalence of insect pests injurious to forest growths, and other matters affecting the extent and condition of woodlands in his town, and shall report thereon to the forester at such times and in such form as he requires.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 37 cover?

Section 37 ("Duties of local forest wardens") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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