This section defines key forestry terms used in the chapter.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commission” means the state forestry commission; “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture; “Department” means the department of agriculture; “Division” means the division of forestry within the department; “Forestry” means the professional application of scientific principles in the management and use of forest land; “Forests” means those lands currently occupied by trees of any size and species which may or may not have commercial value but are capable of providing multiple use benefits; “Multiple use” means the management and use of forests such that a variety or mix of natural resource benefits are derived from that land. “Multiple use” includes, but is not limited to, a combination of timber production, demonstration, watershed protection, wildlife management, recreation, and aesthetics; “Protection” means the application of such technology and services as may be necessary to minimize mortality and loss of growth occurring in forests as a result of wild fire, insects, disease, and other causal agents; “Reforestation” means the artificial or natural regeneration of trees on bare land, eroded sites, or previously forested areas; “State forester” means the director of the division of forestry; “State forests” means those lands owned by the state and administered under the jurisdiction of the division, for the purpose of multiple use; and “Vendor services” are contract services for a fee, provided by division personnel, and includes such assistance as tree planting, site preparation, and timber stand improvement.