Section 20 ILCS 4130/15 - [Effective 1/1/2025] [Section Scheduled to be Repealed 6/30/2034] Responsibilities The Task Force shall establish recommendations for the following:
(1) criteria for a definition of legacy tree and legacy tree standards that can be used on a variety of trees;(2) criteria for which the historical and cultural significance of a tree could be measured;(3) procedures for nominating trees on public and private property;(4) exploring partnership opportunities with units of local government for oversight of the legacy tree program and participation in the program;(5) creating a public awareness program, including digital media, a website, a legacy tree tool kit and educational materials to be made available by the Department of Natural Resources for use by units of local government;(6) exploring funding sources for the operation and maintenance of the statewide legacy tree program, including grant funding opportunities to facilitate participation in the program by units of local government;(7) procedures for withdrawing trees from the program;(8) procedures for legacy tree assessment;(9) procedures for how a tree would be designated or honored physically;(10) procedures for mapping trees on a searchable website; and(11) procedures for delisting a healthy designated legacy tree.Added by P.A. 103-0863,§ 15, eff. 1/1/2025.