§ 1032. Definitions.
§ 1032. Definitions. As used in this subchapter: (1) “Comprehensive community forestry plan” is a document that describes how a government or other organization will manage the tree resources located on publicly owned lands within its jurisdiction. This plan should be based on an accurate inventory of both tree and other resources, such as existing […]
§ 1053. Conservation or reforestation plan required; applicability; regulations.
§ 1053. Conservation or reforestation plan required; applicability; regulations. (a) No person shall commence a cutting operation unless seed trees have been reserved pursuant to the natural regeneration method set forth herein or pursuant to an alternate management plan approved by the State Forester or his designee. (b) This subchapter shall not apply to operations […]
§ 1033. Powers and duties.
§ 1033. Powers and duties. The Delaware Department of Agriculture Urban and Community Forestry Program, under the supervision of the State Forester, shall: (1) Assist local governments and public organizations in establishing and maintaining urban and community forestry programs and in encouraging persons to engage in appropriate and approved practices with respect to tree management […]
§ 1034. Community Forestry Council.
§ 1034. Community Forestry Council. (a) There is established in the Department a Community Forestry Council, which shall consist of 13 members appointed by the Secretary. Membership shall include at least 1 representative each from the USDA Cooperative Extension System, the Governor’s Forestry Advisory Council, the Master Gardener program and the Delaware Association of Nurserymen; […]
§ 1035. Duties of State Forester.
§ 1035. Duties of State Forester. The State Forester, with the advice and assistance of the Council, may establish minimum standards and provide a training skills and voluntary accreditation program for representatives of local governments and organizations, the content of which shall be the appropriate and approved methods for the planting, protection, care and management […]
§ 1036. Development, distribution of comprehensive community forestry plan; approval.
§ 1036. Development, distribution of comprehensive community forestry plan; approval. (a) The State Forester, with the advice and assistance of the Council, may develop and make available to local governments and organizations a list of elements found within a comprehensive community forestry plan. These guidelines shall establish, but not limit, the basic framework of an […]
§ 1037. Annual report on the status of Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program.
§ 1037. Annual report on the status of Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program. The State Forester’s annual report shall contain a summary of the status of the Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program, including any recommendations for legislative or administrative action to improve implementation of that program, and transmit that report to the Governor […]
§ 1038. Rules, regulations.
§ 1038. Rules, regulations. The Department shall adopt, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29, such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement this chapter, including establishment of: (1) Guidelines for development of a comprehensive community forestry plan; (2) Criteria for proper selection, planting and care of tree resources; […]
§ 1041. Wilfully or maliciously starting fires.
§ 1041. Wilfully or maliciously starting fires. (a) Whoever wilfully or maliciously sets fire to any woodlot, forest, wild land, property, material or vegetation being or growing upon the lands of another shall be fined not less than $200, nor more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both. (b) This section […]
§ 1042. Carelessly starting fires; penalty.
§ 1042. Carelessly starting fires; penalty. Whoever carelessly sets on fire any forest land, brush land, grain stubble, grass or other combustible material being or growing on lands neither belonging to such person nor in such person’s possession or control, or for any purpose whatsoever sets a fire on such person’s own land or lands […]