- A. Any agency planning to develop a site that contains existing trees must include the intent of Act 176 in the planning process of the project before any clearing of existing trees takes place. Assistance can be obtained from the Office of Forestry personnel to: locate, identify, evaluate and inventory existing trees; to provide technical assistance to save as many existing trees as is appropriate as well as to assist in the selection and placement of replacement trees. Emphasis shall be put on selection of appropriate species, size and location of trees.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:4271.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Forestry, LR 18:597 (June 1992).