(1) Potential projects submitted for Tree Enhancement Programs, shall be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

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Terms Used In Florida Regulations 5I-5.007

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    (a) Suitability of the species for the site.
    (b) Use of appropriate native trees.
    (c) Irrigation requirements for urban plantings.
    (d) Number of acres to be planted, number and size of trees to be planted.
    (e) The acres to be treated under any Tree Enhancement Programs.
    (f) Evidence of local government support for urban plantings.
    (g) Cost effectiveness.
    (h) Demonstration of an amount of applicant match as a source of funding.
    (i) Comply with Best Management Practices for Silviculture (2008), adopted and incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 5I-6.002, for rural Tree Enhancement Programs.
    (2) The Forest Management Bureau Chief will provide the Director of the Florida Forest Service with a recommended prioritized list of projects including partial funding of projects.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 570.07(23), 589.277(3) FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 589.277. History-New 3-8-93, Amended 4-17-95, 8-23-17.