6-1.1-6-11. Applications for Classification; Signatures
Sec. 11. A person who wishes to have a parcel of land classified as native forest land, a forest plantation, or wildlands must file an application in duplicate with the state forester on the forms prescribed by the state forester. The application must include the signature of the owner, the professional surveyor or other person […]
6-1.1-6-0.5. “Geo-Referenced”
Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, “geo-referenced” means a photo with a minimum horizontal accuracy of plus or minus six (6) meters at one (1) meter resolution. As added by P.L.219-2014, SEC.1.
6-1.1-6-1. Classification
Sec. 1. For the purpose of property taxation, forest land and other land may be classified and assessed under this chapter if the land satisfies the conditions prescribed in this chapter for classification as native forest land, a forest plantation, or wildlands. [Pre-1975 Property Tax Recodification Citation: 6-8-2-1 part.] Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.47, SEC.1. As […]
6-1.1-6-2. Forest Plantations
Sec. 2. (a) Land may be classified as a forest plantation if it is cleared land which has growing on it a good stand of timber producing trees as that concept is understood by a district forester or a professional forester. (b) A new forest plantation must have at least four hundred (400) timber producing […]
6-1.1-6-2.5. Wildlands
Sec. 2.5. Land may be classified as wildlands if it contains one (1) or more of the following: (1) Grasslands that are dominated by native grasses or intermixed with other native herbaceous vegetation. (2) Wetlands that support a prevalence of native vegetation adopted for saturated conditions. (3) Early forest successional stands that are dominated by […]
6-1.1-6-3. Native Forest Land
Sec. 3. Land may be classified as native forest land if it contains at least forty (40) square feet of basal area per acre or at least one thousand (1,000) timber producing trees, of any size, per acre. [Pre-1975 Property Tax Recodification Citations: 6-8-2-1 part; 6-8-2-2 part.] Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.47, SEC.1. As amended by […]
6-1.1-6-3.5. Restrictions on Use of Classified Land
Sec. 3.5. (a) Areas eligible within a parcel of land may contain any of the following: (1) Nonforest areas containing a good stand of vegetation capable of supporting wildlife that is conducive to wildlife management. A good stand of vegetation must include a diverse stand of vegetation other than monotypic stands or nonnative invasive species, […]
6-1.1-6-4. Nontimber Producing Trees
Sec. 4. For purposes of this chapter, the following types of trees are not considered timber producing trees: dogwoods (Cornus); water-beech (Carpinus); ironwood (Ostrya); red bud (Cercis); pawpaw; black haw; pomaceous trees; Christmas trees which are grown for commercial purposes; and other trees listed by the state forester. [Pre-1975 Property Tax Recodification Citation: 6-8-2-2 part.] […]
6-1.1-6-5. Size Restrictions of Classified Land Parcel
Sec. 5. A parcel of land may not be classified as native forest land, a forest plantation, or wildlands unless it contains at least ten (10) contiguous acres. The parcel may be of any shape but must be at least fifty (50) feet in width. [Pre-1975 Property Tax Recodification Citation: 6-8-2-8.] Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.47, […]
6-1.1-6-5.5. Revised Application With State Forester
Sec. 5.5. (a) A landowner may file a revised application with the state forester under section 11 of this chapter to have classified as native forest land, a forest plantation, or wildlands a parcel of land that: (1) consists of at least one (1) acre; (2) meets the requirements of section 3 of this chapter; […]