c. 266, § 7
Woods; wanton or reckless injury or destruction by fire
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Whoever by setting fire to any material, or by increasing a fire already set, causes injury to, or the destruction of, any growing or standing wood of another shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two years.
Simplified explanation
Wantonly or recklessly setting or increasing a fire that injures or destroys another's growing or standing wood is punishable by up to 2 years of imprisonment or a $1,000 fine.