30 ILCS 735/4

(30 ILCS 735/4) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9304)

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.

(Source: P.A. 104-421, eff. 1-1-26.)