2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 76 - FORESTS AND FOREST PRODUCTS
76.15 Community and urban forestry.
76.15.007 Purpose.
RCW 76.15.007 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Encourage planting and maintenance and management of trees in the state's municipalities and counties and maximize the potential of tree and vegetative cover in improving the quality of the environment.
(2) Encourage the coordination of state and local agency activities and maximize citizen participation in the development and implementation of community and urban forestry-related programs.
(3) Foster healthy economic activity for the state's community and urban forestry-related businesses through cooperative and supportive contracts with the private business sector.
(4) Facilitate the creation of employment opportunities related to community and urban forestry activities including opportunities for inner city youth to learn teamwork, resource conservation, environmental appreciation, and job skills.
(5) Provide meaningful voluntary opportunities for the state's citizens and organizations interested in community and urban forestry activities.
[1991 c 179 § 2.]
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