The division is authorized to provide technical forestry information, advice, and related assistance to landowners, managers, forest operators, wood processors, agencies, organizations, and individuals. Such assistance and services may include:

(1) Inspection and examination of forest lands and forest products processing operations;

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 11-4-701

  • Division: means the division of forestry within the department. See Tennessee Code 11-4-103
  • Forestry: means the professional application of scientific principles in the management and use of forest land. See Tennessee Code 11-4-103
  • 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. See Tennessee Code 11-4-103
  • Lands: includes lands, tenements and hereditaments, and all rights thereto and interests therein, equitable as well as legal. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • 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. See Tennessee Code 11-4-103
  • Reforestation: means the artificial or natural regeneration of trees on bare land, eroded sites, or previously forested areas. See Tennessee Code 11-4-103
(2) Management planning and advice and recommendations concerning reforestation, silvicultural practices, timber sale preparation, and other activities that improve the forest resource;
(3) Advice and consultation regarding:

(A) Harvesting, processing, and marketing of wood and wood products; and
(B) Management of trees and forests within urban areas;
(4) Protection of forest soil and the quality and quantity of water;
(5) Protection of the forest resource from insects, disease, and other pests;
(6) Enhancement of wildlife habitat and forest recreation opportunities;
(7) Authority to provide forestry vendor services at approximate cost;
(8) Preparation and distribution of educational materials; and
(9) Management of trees in urban areas.