- (1) The department may establish and maintain a program in community and urban forestry to accomplish the purpose set forth in 77-5-401. The department may assist local governments in establishing and maintaining community and urban forestry programs and in encouraging persons to engage in appropriate and improved tree management and care.
- (2) The department may advise, encourage, and assist local governments in the development and coordination of policies, programs, and activities for the promotion of community and urban forestry.
- (3) The department may appoint an advisory committee to assist the department in establishing and carrying out a program in community and urban forestry.
- (4) The department may adopt rules to implement this part.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 321, L. 1993.