Clear Cutting / Errosion Discussion

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To be specific, I had some questions regarding the practice of clear cutting for new construction around the lake. I know this has been a hot issue, so I hope we can stay on topic.

With all the new watershed regulations for shore line protection to avoid runoff into the lake and errosion, are there also regulations prohibiting clear cutting on property away from the lake? and should there be?

Case in point on Red Hill there is a large area that was clear cut by a developer that unfortunately went under due to the down economy, so now there is an area that is completely clear and has not regrown in over 5 years due to the top soil having washed away.

I am wondering if there are the same protections now to keep this from happening.

Also, I would like to discuss how in many instances the laws are too overbearing and costly for the regular Joe who is lucky enough to live on the lake. The permit process is outrageous and can take years and is extremely expensive. While I know they are trying to prevent enviromental issues does this impede on new construction and provide yet another hurdle to the hurting contracting and construction business?