§ 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 […]
§ 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 […]
§ 1006. Distribution of tree seeds and seedlings.
§ 1006. Distribution of tree seeds and seedlings. The Department of Agriculture may procure, produce, sell and distribute forest tree seeds and seedlings for the purpose of establishing windbreaks and forest growth upon denuded or nonforested lands within this State, in such quantities and under such regulations as are prescribed by the Department. 72 Del. […]
§ 1007. Sale of surplus trees.
§ 1007. Sale of surplus trees. The Department of Agriculture may sell to forestry departments, boards or commissions of neighboring states any surplus supply of young forest trees that it has on hand for which there is no demand within the State, under an understanding that the same shall be distributed under regulations substantially similar […]