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Public Review Open for Updated Forest Conservation Technical Manual

Montgomery Planning May 11, 2026
Montgomery Planning has released an updated draft of Montgomery County's Forest Conservation Technical Manual for public review — the first comprehensive revision in more than 30 years. The update reflects recent changes to the county's Forest Conservation Law, new state requirements, and introduces new chapters and expanded guidance. A virtual public input session is scheduled for May 19, 2026, from 2–3 p.m., with RSVP required to receive the meeting link.
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Source: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC), “This is your win, too: Reforest Montgomery receives award from the American Planning Association/Esta también es su victoria: Reforest Montgomery recibe el premio de la American Planning Association”, received May 11, 2026.

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