Section 14.01 - Authority, Purpose and Regulation Review(1) Authority. The Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, promulgates 302 CMR 14.00 pursuant to the authority granted under M.G.L. c. 132, s.s. 47 through 50.(2) Purpose. M.G.L. c. 132, s.s. 47 through 50 requires the licensing of foresters. The purpose of 302 CMR 14.00 is to: (a) protect forest landowners by insuring that individuals offering professional forestry services meet minimum requirements of education, experience and professionalism; and,(b) assure a minimum standard of care for the Commonwealth's forests and associated natural resources.