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3 DE Code § 1008. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 1008. State forests, parks, experimental stations and demonstration areas.

§ 1008. State forests, parks, experimental stations and demonstration areas. The Department of Agriculture may:  (1) Acquire in the name of the State, by purchase, gift or otherwise, lands for the establishment of state forests, state forest parks, experimental stations and demonstration areas, and to hold, manage, regulate, control, maintain and utilize the same, but the amount expended for the acquisition of such lands in any biennial period shall not exceed the amount appropriated for the purpose and not otherwise used; (2) Sell or exchange such forest lands whenever it is of advantage to the state forest interests, if such sale or exchange is approved by the Governor of the State. Any deed or evidence of title necessary to be given shall be executed on behalf of the State by the Governor and shall be under the Great Seal of the State; (3) Set aside within the state forests unusual or historic groves of trees or natural features particularly worthy of permanent preservation, make the same accessible and convenient for public use, and dedicate them in perpetuity to the people of the State for recreation and enjoyment; (4) Lease or assign a right for any period not exceeding 10 years to any citizen, public service company, association, organization or public or private agency, on such terms and conditions as are approved by the Department, such portions of any state forest lands under the administrative control of the Department, together with such building, structure or improvement thereon as shall be deemed advisable by the Department; and (5) Establish a program for issuing permits for various activities on state forest land. Said program shall include but is not limited to the authority to adopt standards and regulations for issuances of permits, including fees for the use of state forest property by private parties, by the Department of Agriculture. It is expressly provided that said fees collected by the Department shall be defined by Department rules and regulations and shall not affect the State appropriation or be deducted therefrom, but shall be so much additional moneys available for carrying out the provisions of this subsection, and said fees shall be paid to the State Treasurer and credited by him/her to the State Forestry Fund for carrying out the purposes of this subchapter.72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1009. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 1009. Receipt of gifts; leases; expenditures.

§ 1009. Receipt of gifts; leases; expenditures. (a) The Department of Agriculture may, subject to the approval of the Governor:  (1) Receive gifts, donations, contributions and leases of land; (2) Enter into long-term leases or cooperative agreements with private persons, groups of persons, or the federal government through any of its agencies or departments for desirable lands; (3) Make expenditures from any funds available to the Department and not otherwise allocated for managing and developing such state forest areas as, in the judgment of the Department, further the forest interests of the State. (b) All lands or rights appertaining thereto acquired in the name of the State by the Department of Agriculture and all lands turned over to the Department by gift, devise, grant, lease, agreement or otherwise shall be held, managed, regulated and controlled by the Department under Chapters 10, 26 and 91 of this title as state forest in accordance with law, and such grant, devise, lease or agreement as is entered into by the Department as in its judgment shall be to the best interest of the people of this State. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1010. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 1010. Qualifications and appointment of State Forester.

§ 1010. Qualifications and appointment of State Forester. The Department of Agriculture shall employ a State Forester, who shall be a technically trained forester of not less than 2 years' experience in professional forestry work. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1011. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 1011. Powers and duties of Department generally.

§ 1011. Powers and duties of Department generally. The Department of Agriculture shall have direction of all forest interests and all matters pertaining to forestry and woodlands within the State. The Department of Agriculture shall execute all matters pertaining to forestry within the jurisdiction of the State; devise and promulgate rules and regulations for the enforcement of the state forestry laws and for the protection of forest lands, and impose fines in furtherance thereof; direct the improvement of state forest lands; collect data relative to forest conditions, become familiar with and inquire into the locations of all timberland and cutover lands, and prepare maps showing the locations and areas of state forests and privately owned forests so far as available funds will permit; take such action as is authorized by law to prevent and suppress forest, brush and grass fires; enforce all laws pertaining to forest and brush covered lands and assist in the prosecution, in the name of the State, of violations of those laws; cooperate with landowners, counties and others in forest production and reforestation; and publish information on forestry as seems conducive to promoting the objectives of Chapters 10, 26 and 91 of this title. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1021. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter II. State Forest Officers|§ 1021. Appointment; term; oath of office.

§ 1021. Appointment; term; oath of office. (a) The Department of Agriculture may appoint suitable persons to serve under its direction either voluntarily or under compensation as state forest officers. Each officer so appointed shall be issued a certificate of appointment under the hand of the Secretary and shall be issued a badge as an insignia of authority. The appointee shall hold office until the appointee resigns or the appointment is revoked by the Secretary. Upon termination of appointment, service or authority, the appointee shall surrender and deliver to the Department the certificate, badge and other Department property in the appointee's possession. (b) Before entering upon the duties of the office, each state forest officer shall take and subscribe the oath or affirmation as prescribed by the Constitution of the State for public officers, and the oath, subscribed by the officer, shall be kept in the files of the Department of Agriculture. Each person appointed and sworn as aforesaid shall be officially known as a state forest officer. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
3 DE Code § 1023. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter II. State Forest Officers|§ 1023. Fish and Wildlife Agents and police officers as ex officio state forest officers.

§ 1023. Fish and Wildlife Agents and police officers as ex officio state forest officers. Fish and Wildlife Agents and state police officers shall be state forest officers ex officio and shall have the same powers and authority assigned to state forest officers appointed under this subchapter. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1031. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter III. Urban and Community Forestry Program|§ 1031. Findings and policy.

§ 1031. Findings and policy. The General Assembly finds and declares that urban and community forests are a necessary and important part of community and urban environments and are critical to the environmental, social and economic welfare of the State. The General Assembly also recognizes that the ability of all county and municipal governments to care for and manage their tree resources could be enhanced through technical and financial assistance from a state urban and community forestry program and that properly planned and implemented local community forestry programs can provide the necessary basis for local governments to develop local tree care programs and improve quality of life. The General Assembly further declares that this chapter addresses only the tree resources on publicly owned lands, and shall in no way interfere with the ability of a landowner to manage and/or harvest his or her forested lands. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1032. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter III. Urban and Community Forestry Program|§ 1032. Definitions.

§ 1032. Definitions. As used in this subchapter:  (1) “Comprehensive community forestry plan” is a document that describes how a government or other organization will manage the tree resources located on publicly owned lands within its jurisdiction. This plan should be based on an accurate inventory of both tree and other resources, such as existing roads and infrastructure, include a map of the publicly owned areas and the mission and objectives for these lands, and define the strategies and budget needed to achieve these objectives. (2) “Department” shall mean the Department of Agriculture. (3) “Local government” shall mean a municipality, county or other political subdivision of the State or any agency thereof. (4) “Secretary” shall mean the Secretary of Agriculture. (5) “Tree resources” are those trees located in street right-of-ways, parks and other publicly owned lands. (6) “Urban and community forestry” shall mean the planting, protection, care and management of trees and other related natural resources located on publicly owned lands within a city, town or municipality.72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1033. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter III. Urban and Community Forestry Program|§ 1033. Powers and duties.

§ 1033. Powers and duties. The Delaware Department of Agriculture Urban and Community Forestry Program, under the supervision of the State Forester, shall:  (1) Assist local governments and public organizations in establishing and maintaining urban and community forestry programs and in encouraging persons to engage in appropriate and approved practices with respect to tree management and care; (2) Advise local governments and public organizations in the development and coordination of policies, programs and activities for the promotion of urban and community forestry; (3) Provide grants to local governments and public organizations applying for assistance in tree planting, tree management and the development and implementation of a comprehensive community forestry plan on publicly owned lands to the extent moneys are appropriated or otherwise made available therefor; (4) Educate citizens on the importance of trees and forests and their role in the maintenance of a healthy environment; (5) Provide technical assistance, planning and analysis for projects related to urban and community forestry; (6) Provide training assistance to local governments and public organizations regarding urban and community forestry issues such as tree diseases, insect programs, tree planting and tree maintenance; and (7) Provide volunteer opportunities for the State's citizens and public organizations interested in urban and community forestry activities.72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1034. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter III. Urban and Community Forestry Program|§ 1034. Community Forestry Council.

§ 1034. Community Forestry Council. (a) There is established in the Department a Community Forestry Council, which shall consist of 13 members appointed by the Secretary. Membership shall include at least 1 representative each from the USDA Cooperative Extension System, the Governor's Forestry Advisory Council, the Master Gardener program and the Delaware Association of Nurserymen; an arborist or similar tree care expert; a county or municipal government official; a member of an institution of higher learning within the State who possesses urban forestry expertise; and a private citizen from each county. Each member shall be a citizen with expertise or interest in trees, forestry, or tree or forest management, maintenance or care. The Department's Urban Forestry Coordinator and State Forester shall serve as ex officio members. (b) Each member shall serve for a period of 3 years, and may succeed himself or herself for 1 additional term; provided, however, that where a member was initially appointed to fill a vacancy, such member may succeed himself or herself for only 1 additional full term. Any person appointed to fill a vacancy on the Council shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term of the former member. Each term of office shall expire on the date specified in the appointment, except that each member shall serve until a successor is duly appointed. (c) A person who has never served on the Council may be appointed to the Council 2 consecutive times, but no such person shall thereafter be eligible for 2 consecutive appointments. No person who has been twice appointed to the Council or who has served on the Council for 6 years within any 9-year period shall again be appointed to the Board until an interim period of at least 1 term has expired since such person last served. (d) Five members of the Council shall be appointed each year for a 3-year term. (e) A member of the Council shall be suspended or removed by the Secretary for misfeasance, nonfeasance, malfeasance or neglect of duty. (f) Chapter 58 of Title 29 shall apply to all members of the Council and to all agents appointed or otherwise employed by the Council. (g) A majority of the membership of the Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of Council business. Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the Council at any meeting thereof by the affirmative votes of a majority of the full membership of the Council. (h) Members of the Council shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of their official duties. (i) The Council shall elect a chairperson, vice chairperson and other officers as may be necessary. (j) The Council shall advise the State Forester and the Department on issues concerning community forestry and assist with such functions. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1035. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter III. Urban and Community Forestry Program|§ 1035. Duties of State Forester.

§ 1035. Duties of State Forester. The State Forester, with the advice and assistance of the Council, may establish minimum standards and provide a training skills and voluntary accreditation program for representatives of local governments and organizations, the content of which shall be the appropriate and approved methods for the planting, protection, care and management of trees and other related natural resources under their control. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1036. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter III. Urban and Community Forestry Program|§ 1036. Development, distribution of comprehensive community forestry plan; approval.

§ 1036. Development, distribution of comprehensive community forestry plan; approval. (a) The State Forester, with the advice and assistance of the Council, may develop and make available to local governments and organizations a list of elements found within a comprehensive community forestry plan. These guidelines shall establish, but not limit, the basic framework of an approved plan. (b) The State Forester, with the advice and assistance of the Council, shall develop and make available to local governments and organizations a procedure for submitting for approval a comprehensive community forestry plan. (c) A local government may develop and submit to the State Forester for approval a comprehensive community forestry plan according to procedures established by the Department. (d) The State Forester, after review and comment by the Council, shall approve a comprehensive community forestry plan if the plan contains the basic elements of an approved plan and adequately addresses the needs of the community and the tree resource. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1037. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter III. Urban and Community Forestry Program|§ 1037. Annual report on the status of Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program.

§ 1037. Annual report on the status of Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program. The State Forester's annual report shall contain a summary of the status of the Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program, including any recommendations for legislative or administrative action to improve implementation of that program, and transmit that report to the Governor and the General Assembly. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1038. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter III. Urban and Community Forestry Program|§ 1038. Rules, regulations.

§ 1038. Rules, regulations. The Department shall adopt, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29, such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement this chapter, including establishment of:  (1) Guidelines for development of a comprehensive community forestry plan; (2) Criteria for proper selection, planting and care of tree resources; (3) Procedures to accept and evaluate submitted comprehensive community forestry plans; (4) Procedures for the review and approval of training and voluntary accreditation programs in tree care and management for local officials; (5) Criteria for ranking grant applications received from local governments and community organizations applying for assistance in tree planting, tree improvement and the development and implementation of comprehensive community forestry plans.72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1041. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter IV. Offenses and Penalties as They Relate to Fires or Damage and Removal of Trees or Shrubs|§ 1041. Wilfully or maliciously starting fires.

§ 1041. Wilfully or maliciously starting fires. (a) Whoever wilfully or maliciously sets fire to any woodlot, forest, wild land, property, material or vegetation being or growing upon the lands of another shall be fined not less than $200, nor more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both. (b) This section shall not apply to the setting of a backfire under the direction of a state forest officer to extinguish a fire then burning, nor to persons setting fire under §§ 1042 and 1043 of this title. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1042. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter IV. Offenses and Penalties as They Relate to Fires or Damage and Removal of Trees or Shrubs|§ 1042. Carelessly starting fires; penalty.

§ 1042. Carelessly starting fires; penalty. Whoever carelessly sets on fire any forest land, brush land, grain stubble, grass or other combustible material being or growing on lands neither belonging to such person nor in such person's possession or control, or for any purpose whatsoever sets a fire on such person's own land or lands in such person's possession or control, and negligently allows said fire to escape from such person's control, to the damage of the property of another, shall be fined not less than $100, nor more than $500. Nothing in this title shall prohibit an owner from setting a backfire on the owner's own land to prevent the progress of a fire then burning. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
3 DE Code § 1043. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter IV. Offenses and Penalties as They Relate to Fires or Damage and Removal of Trees or Shrubs|§ 1043. Setting fire to woodland; unseasonable marsh burning; penalty.

§ 1043. Setting fire to woodland; unseasonable marsh burning; penalty. Whoever sets any woodland on fire, or, after April 1, sets on fire any marsh, shall be fined not less than $200, nor more than $1,000, and shall also be liable in damages to property owners for injury done by such fire. The burning of wood cut down or of brush in clearing land shall not, unless there be negligence, fall within this section. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1044. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter IV. Offenses and Penalties as They Relate to Fires or Damage and Removal of Trees or Shrubs|§ 1044. Obstructing person in performance of duty; penalty.

§ 1044. Obstructing person in performance of duty; penalty. Whoever obstructs or prevents or attempts to obstruct or prevent any forest officer or ex officio forest officer or any person employed under the direction of the above-mentioned officers while in the performance of a duty assigned to such officer or required by Chapter 10, 26 or 91 of this title, or while exercising the right of entry, access or examination, shall be fined not less than $100, nor more than $500. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
3 DE Code § 1045. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter IV. Offenses and Penalties as They Relate to Fires or Damage and Removal of Trees or Shrubs|§ 1045. Trees and shrubs of state forests; penalty.

§ 1045. Trees and shrubs of state forests; penalty. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, whoever without the consent of the Department of Agriculture wilfully, negligently or maliciously cuts bark from or cuts down, injures, destroys or removes trees or shrubs or any part thereof growing in a state forest or wilfully, negligently or maliciously does or causes to be done any other act to the damage of such forest shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 3 months, or both. (b) Any constable, police officer, forest officer or state officer may arrest without warrant any person found violating this section. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1046. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter IV. Offenses and Penalties as They Relate to Fires or Damage and Removal of Trees or Shrubs|§ 1046. Liability to State for expenses.

§ 1046. Liability to State for expenses. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, whoever wilfully, maliciously or carelessly sets fire to forest lands, in addition to the penalties provided for such violation and the liability for damages to persons suffering loss thereby, shall be liable to the State for all expenses incurred in combating and extinguishing such fire. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;
3 DE Code § 1047. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 10. State Forestry|Subchapter IV. Offenses and Penalties as They Relate to Fires or Damage and Removal of Trees or Shrubs|§ 1047. Jurisdiction of offenses.

§ 1047. Jurisdiction of offenses. The justices of the peace shall have jurisdiction of offenses under this subchapter except where jurisdiction of any such offenses is vested exclusively in another court. 72 Del. Laws, c. 235, §  2;