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Forest harvesting on county-owned land

Carroll County

Summary

A stewardship plan found 123 of 504 county-owned acres in the Union Mills area could be selectively logged for roughly $207,000 in net revenue. No decision yet — officials want public input first because harvesting would temporarily disrupt park use and change the landscape.

At a glance

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Last discussed Mar 12, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Estimated $207,000 net revenue, offset by unquantified staff and long-term stewardship costs.

✅Who benefits

The county general fund if harvesting proceeds.

⚠️Who could be affected

Park users near harvest areas could face temporary disruptions and landscape changes.

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