(Section scheduled to be repealed on June 30, 2034)
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(Section scheduled to be repealed on June 30, 2034)
Sec. 15. 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.