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The division may provide:
Terms Used In Utah Code 65A-8a-106- Division: means the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands. See Utah Code 65A-1-1
- Forested land: means land, except land owned by the federal government or located within an incorporated city, growing commercial tree species that are, or could be at maturity, capable of furnishing raw material used in the manufacture of lumber or other forest products. See Utah Code 65A-8a-102
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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advice and technical assistance to landowners and operators by:
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developing forest stewardship plans; |
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developing harvest or forest management plans; and |
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developing programs and activities promoting stewardship of forest and other lands; |
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information about tax incentives or other financial incentives designed to enhance the productive potential of forested land; or |
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federal cost-share incentives to eligible nonindustrial, private forest landowners, if available. |
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The division, in cooperation with Utah State University Extension Services, shall:
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develop and implement a public education and awareness program to inform citizens about the benefits of long-term stewardship of forest and other lands; and |
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provide technical assistance to landowners in developing management plans that may be required for financial incentive programs. |
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Amended by Chapter 40, 2010 General Session
