When would I ever need a wetlands permit?

Any activity within wetlands, or within the Upland Review Area-75' from wetlands or 100' from a watercourse-requires a permit. For homeowners, this often means a shed or an addition to the house. For activities within the Upland Review Area which will have only a minimal wetlands impact there is an expedited administrative process for issuance of permits. For activities which affect wetlands directly the Conservation Commission must issue the permit. Clearcutting-which is cutting all of the trees in an area-also requires a permit.