Illinois Compiled Statutes 605 ILCS 5/2-220 – The Department, after consultation with the Department of Natural …
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The Department, after consultation with the Department of Natural Resources, shall, where appropriate, maintain in forested lands, rather than grasslands, Department-controlled property adjacent to and between divided lanes of State highways. In determining where such forestation is appropriate, the Department shall consider whether such forestation would:
(a) enhance the scenic quality of the highway;
(b) provide additional habitat for wildlife;
(c) result in a financial savings from reduced grassland maintenance;
(d) enhance air quality;
(e) serve as a deterrent to soil erosion;
(f) not hinder drivers’ visibility or otherwise create a traffic hazard; and
(g) be fiscally prudent considering the availability of low cost or no cost nursery stock as provided by the Department of Natural Resources.
(a) enhance the scenic quality of the highway;
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 605 ILCS 5/2-220
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
(b) provide additional habitat for wildlife;
(c) result in a financial savings from reduced grassland maintenance;
(d) enhance air quality;
(e) serve as a deterrent to soil erosion;
(f) not hinder drivers’ visibility or otherwise create a traffic hazard; and
(g) be fiscally prudent considering the availability of low cost or no cost nursery stock as provided by the Department of Natural Resources.