65A-8a-106. Division to provide technical assistance — Administrative rules.
- (1) The division may provide:
- (a) advice and technical assistance to landowners and operators by:
- (i) developing forest stewardship plans;
- (ii) developing harvest or forest management plans; and
- (iii) developing programs and activities promoting stewardship of forest and other lands;
- (b) information about tax incentives or other financial incentives designed to enhance the productive potential of forested land; or
- (c) federal cost-share incentives to eligible nonindustrial, private forest landowners, if available.
- (a) advice and technical assistance to landowners and operators by:
- (2) The division, in cooperation with Utah State University Extension Services, shall:
- (a) develop and implement a public education and awareness program to inform citizens about the benefits of long-term stewardship of forest and other lands; and
- (b) provide technical assistance to landowners in developing management plans that may be required for financial incentive programs.
- (3) The division shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, governing the application, approval, implementation, and monitoring of a forest stewardship plan.
Amended by Chapter 40, 2010 General Session