Section 76.13.020 - AuthorityIn order to accomplish the purposes stated in RCW 76.13.007, the department may:
(1) Establish and maintain a nonindustrial forest and woodland owner assistance program, and through such a program, assist nonindustrial forest and woodland owners in meeting their stewardship objectives.(2) Provide direct technical assistance through development of management plans, advice, and information to nonindustrial forestland owners to meet their stewardship objectives.(3) Assist and facilitate efforts of cooperating organizations to provide stewardship education, information, technical assistance, and incentives to nonindustrial forest and woodland owners.(4) Provide financial assistance to landowners and cooperating organizations.(5) Appoint a stewardship advisory committee to assist in establishing and operating this program.(6) Loan or rent surplus equipment to assist cooperating organizations and nonindustrial forest and woodland owners.(7) Work with local governments to explain the importance of maintaining nonindustrial forests and woodlands.(8) Take such other steps as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.