Special care will be taken to assure that all program elements provide for cultural and ethnic diversity. The USDA Forest Service will provide national leadership and coordination, support to the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, and the establishment of national policy direction, procedures, and practices in the areas of education, information, technical assistance, technology implementation, and outreach for the Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Program. They will provide for fiscal integrity and quality control in the urban and community forestry programs of State Forestry agencies. This will be accomplished by facilitating new and existing partnerships, providing technical guidance, and by providing financial support to local urban forestry endeavors. States have direct responsibility to insure fiscal and technical integrity of their programs and those of their grant recipients.
States are responsible for ensuring ethnic and cultural diversity in their program delivery.
States are responsible for adhering to these guidelines in order to qualify for full funding. Serve as key partners in encouraging and supporting local urban forestry programs. Assist local governmental officials in preparing local site-specific tree planting and care plans, and mobilize citizens to plant and care for trees. Insure fiscal integrity in the receipt and disbursement of Federal grant funds. Work actively to assure all people in their community have equal representation.