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 and care;

(2) Advise local governments and public organizations in the development and coordination of policies, programs and activities for the promotion of urban and community forestry;

(3) Provide grants to local governments and public organizations applying for assistance in tree planting, tree management and the development and implementation of a comprehensive community forestry plan on publicly owned lands to the extent moneys are appropriated or otherwise made available therefor;

(4) Educate citizens on the importance of trees and forests and their role in the maintenance of a healthy environment;

(5) Provide technical assistance, planning and analysis for projects related to urban and community forestry;

(6) Provide training assistance to local governments and public organizations regarding urban and community forestry issues such as tree diseases, insect programs, tree planting and tree maintenance; and

(7) Provide volunteer opportunities for the State’s citizens and public organizations interested in urban and community forestry activities.

72 Del. Laws, c. 235, § ?2;

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 3 Sec. 1033

  • 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. See Delaware Code Title 3 Sec. 1032
  • Department: shall mean the Department of Agriculture. See Delaware Code Title 3 Sec. 1032
  • State: means the State of Delaware; and when applied to different parts of the United States, it includes the District of Columbia and the several territories and possessions of the United States. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Urban and community forestry: shall mean the planting, protection, care and management of trees and other related natural resources located on publicly owned lands within a city, town or municipality. See Delaware Code Title 3 Sec. 1032