(Text of Section before amendment by P.A.
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(Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-421)
Sec. 4. Duties of Department. The Department shall:
(a)Promote the development of plans and programs for the establishment, management, and
conservation of the urban/community forest with units of local government.
(b)Provide technical assistance, planning, and analysis for projects related to
urban/community forestry.
(c)Seek and review for approval acceptable Urban/Community Forestry Proposals submitted
by applicants within the State.
(d)Provide assistance to units of local government and to grant recipients regarding
urban/community forest management, such as tree care, disease and insect problems, and tree planting and maintenance.
(e)Provide information to the Illinois Council on Forestry Development and other
appropriate agencies and units of government with regard to urban/community forestry.
(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-421)
Sec. 4. Duties of Department. The Department shall:
(a)Promote the development of Urban and Community Forestry plans and programs in
communities of this State to enhance the establishment, management, and conservation of public trees located within units of local government.
(b)Provide technical expertise, assistance, guidance, planning, and analysis to grant
recipients for programs, projects, and other works related to urban and community forestry.
(c)Seek and review for approval acceptable Urban/Community Forestry Proposals submitted
by applicants within the State.
(d)Provide oversight and assistance to grant recipients in managing urban and community
forestry related grant proposals and programs.
(e)Provide urban and community forestry information and guidance to the Illinois
Forestry Development Council and other State agencies and units of local government seeking urban and community forestry information or guidance.