§ 1051. Findings; policy; purpose.
§ 1051. Findings; policy; purpose. The General Assembly finds and declares that the pine and yellow-poplar forest resource of the State provides significant recreational, aesthetic, wildlife and environmental benefits as well as wood fiber essential to commerce and industry for the citizens of the State. The General Assembly has also determined that the pine and […]
§ 1031. Findings and policy.
§ 1031. Findings and policy. The General Assembly finds and declares that urban and community forests are a necessary and important part of community and urban environments and are critical to the environmental, social and economic welfare of the State. The General Assembly also recognizes that the ability of all county and municipal governments to […]
§ 1052. Definitions.
§ 1052. Definitions. As used in this subchapter: (1) “Cutting operation” shall mean the cutting of timber for commercial purposes from 10 acres or more of land on which loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata), pond pine (Pinus serotina) or yellow-poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) singly or together occur and constitute 25 percent or more […]
§ 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 […]
§ 1004. Agreements for prevention of forest fires.
§ 1004. Agreements for prevention of forest fires. (a) The Department of Agriculture may enter into agreements for the prevention and suppression of forest fires with county, municipal and private agencies owning or controlling woodlots, forest or wild lands, or whose activities in whole or in part are directed toward the prevention and suppression of […]
§ 1005. Educational and research activities.
§ 1005. Educational and research activities. The Department of Agriculture may, so far as other duties will permit, carry on educational lectures and conduct exhibits on forestry within this State in the various colleges and schools of this State, and may also advance forestry education by publication. All colleges and schools supported in whole or […]