Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 5-607 - Duties of foresterThe forester shall:
(1) Make plans for management and reforestation of forest, woodlot, and tree crop orchards;(2) Assist landowners of the district in marketing their forest products;(3) Hold meetings of county or local forest fire wardens, lookouts, guards, fire fighters, and others to instruct them in methods of forest fire prevention and extinction;(4) Enlist the cooperation of landowners in protection of their forests from fire, insects, and disease;(5) Make an annual written report of his activities to the Secretary;(6) Assist the State Extension Forester in carrying out the Farm Forestry Extension Program;(7) Assist forest landowners in formation and execution of soil conservation practices;(8) Keep accurate records of any forest management plan;(9) Assist in management of community or municipally owned forests;(10) Assist assessors in appraisal of woodlands; and(11) Advise and assist in planting food-bearing trees and shrubs for the benefit of wildlife.