It shall be the duty of the state forester and other employees as appointed by the commission:

(1) To promote forestry by assisting any person in forest management, the planting of trees, the conservation and development of trees and the protection of forests and other trees from fires, insects, and diseases;

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 254.230

  • Commission: the conservation commission of Missouri being responsible for the control, management, restoration, conservation, and regulation of the bird, fish, game, forestry, and all wildlife resources of the state isMissouri Laws 254.020
  • Person: any individual, male or female, singular or plural, of whatever age. See Missouri Laws 254.020
  • rules and regulations: shall mean those made by the commission pursuant thereto. See Missouri Laws 254.020
  • State forester: the administrative head of the state forestry program. See Missouri Laws 254.020

(2) To assist in the enforcement of all laws and rules and regulations applicable to forest fires.