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Unfortunately if the Poison Ivy (a natural ground cover) is within the first 50' from the high water mark (Reference Line) the Shoreland Protection Act requires:

50 feet from Reference Line—WATERFRONT BUFFER and PRIMARY BUILDING SETBACK:

�� Effective April 1, 2008, all primary structures must be set back at least 50 feet from the reference line. Towns may maintain or enact their own setback only if it is greater than 50 feet.
�� Within 50 feet, a waterfront buffer must be maintained. Within the waterfront buffer, tree coverage is managed with a

50-foot x 50-foot grid and points system. Tree coverage must total 50 points in each grid. Trees and saplings may be cut as long as
the sum of the scores for the remaining trees and saplings in the grid segment is at least 50 points.

�� No natural ground cover shall be removed except for a footpath to the water that does not exceed 6 feet in width and does not concentrate stormwater or contribute to erosion.
�� Natural ground cover, including the duff layer, shall remain intact. No cutting or removal of vegetation below 3 feet in height (excluding lawns) except for the allowable footpath. Stumps, roots, and rocks must remain intact in and on the ground.
�� Pesticide or herbicide applications must be by a licensed applicator only.
�� Low phosphorus, slow release nitrogen fertilizer may be used for the area that is beyond 25 feet from the reference line. No fertilizer, except limestone, shall be used between the reference line and 25 feet.