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Environmental & Natural Resource Permitting in Maine
Environmental & Natural Resource Permitting in Maine
Environmental permitting can be one of the most challenging parts of a land development, forestry, or natural resource project. Thorne Forestry Services helps clients understand regulatory requirements, prepare project materials, coordinate with reviewing agencies, and navigate the permitting process.
Our experience in forestry, GIS, and environmental permitting allows us to look at projects from both a regulatory and natural resource perspective.
Natural Resource & Environmental Permitting
Natural Resource & Environmental Permitting
We assist with permitting and regulatory requirements associated with natural resource and development projects.
Services include:
Natural Resources Protection Act (NRPA) Permitting Assistance
Maine DEP Permit Assistance
Shoreland Zoning Permit Assistance
Army Corps of Engineers Permit Coordination
Coordination with Qualified Wetland Professionals
Environmental Due Diligence
Regulatory Compliance Assistance
We help identify potential regulatory considerations early in the project so that permitting requirements can be incorporated into project planning.
Municipal & Development Permitting
Municipal & Development Permitting
Many projects require coordination with local municipalities in addition to state and federal agencies.
Services include:
Municipal Site Plan Applications
Land Use Applications
Planning & Development Application Support
Permit Application Preparation
Regulatory Review
Municipal Coordination
Supporting Maps & Exhibits
Our GIS capabilities allow us to prepare clear maps and exhibits that can support permit applications and communicate project information to reviewing agencies.
Agency Coordination
Agency Coordination
Permitting often involves multiple agencies, regulations, and project requirements. We can help coordinate information and documentation throughout the permitting process.
Depending on the project, coordination may involve:
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Municipal Planning & Code Enforcement Offices
Natural resource agencies
Other applicable regulatory agencies
Our role is to help keep the permitting process organized and ensure that project materials address applicable requirements.
Our Permitting Approach
Our Permitting Approach
1. Project Review
1. Project Review
We begin by reviewing the proposed project, property, and project objectives to identify potential environmental and regulatory considerations.
2. Resource Assessment
2. Resource Assessment
Where appropriate, we evaluate relevant natural resources and site conditions that may affect the project or permitting requirements.
3. Permit Planning
3. Permit Planning
We help identify applicable permits, notifications, applications, and supporting documentation.
4. Application & Map Preparation
4. Application & Map Preparation
We assist with permit applications, supporting documentation, GIS maps, and regulatory exhibits.
5. Agency Coordination
5. Agency Coordination
We help coordinate with applicable municipal, state, and federal agencies throughout the permitting process.
6. Project Support
6. Project Support
We can assist with responding to agency comments and addressing additional documentation or information requests as the project moves forward.
Permitting Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
Permitting Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
Every project is different, and regulatory requirements depend on the property's location, proposed activities, and natural resources present.
Our goal is to help identify those requirements early and provide practical support throughout the process.
Have a Project That Requires Permitting?
Have a Project That Requires Permitting?
Contact Thorne Forestry Services to discuss your project and determine what permitting or natural resource services may be appropriate.
Thorne Forestry Services
(207) 599-1779
Lewiston, Maine
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