The division is authorized to provide technical forestry information, advice, and related assistance to landowners, managers, forest operators, wood processors, agencies, organizations, and individuals. Such assistance and services may include: Inspection and examination of forest lands and forest products processing operations; Management planning and advice and recommendations concerning reforestation, silvicultural practices, timber sale preparation, and […]
The division is hereby authorized to make grants using federal and/or state funds to qualifying cities, towns, municipalities, and other communities for purposes of establishing cooperative urban forestry programs. The division is authorized to develop policies and procedures for implementation of the urban forestry grant program.
In order to promote forestry on nonindustrial privately owned lands, the division is authorized to provide assistance in the establishment of forest landowner associations which encourage and promote improved forest protection, management, reforestation, and forest products marketing and utilization.
