I have dead trees in my backyard that are right next to the water. Can I remove them? How about the healthy trees that block my view?
Yes, the dead trees may be removed,; however you need to complete a Buffer Management Plan. This plan is necessary any time there is a disturbance to the buffer. It includes information on the proposal and the long-term management of the area. If you remove a tree in the buffer, you are required to replace it with another native species.

Healthy trees must remain in place and removing them for a view is not permitted. Please call 410-638-3103 for more information.

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1. What is the critical area, and can I build there?
2. I am placing a shed and/or pool in my backyard. Is there anything that I need to do to comply with the critical area program?
3. I have dead trees in my backyard that are right next to the water. Can I remove them? How about the healthy trees that block my view?
4. I own an undeveloped piece of land in a resource conservation area, can I build a home on this land?