2002 Minnesota Code
Chapters 88 - 91 Forestry
Chapter 89 State Forests; Tree Planting; Forest Roads
Section 89.06 Nursery and tree improvement plan.

89.06 Nursery and tree improvement plan.

By February 1, 1983, the commissioner, with the assistance of the agricultural experiment station of the University of Minnesota, shall submit a plan to the legislature on the benefits and costs of making the nursery and tree improvement program in this chapter self-supporting. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, at least the following elements:

(a) tree species and stand improvement;

(b) adoption of a seed certification system;

(c) development of specialized seed tree orchards;

(d) implementation of modern nursery techniques;

(e) contractual arrangements with users of tree seedlings; and

(f) an economic analysis of surcharges and user fees that would make the nursery and tree improvement program self-supporting.

HIST: 1982 c 511 s 13