(1) “Comprehensive community forestry plan” is a document that describes how a government or other organization will manage the tree resources located on publicly owned lands within its jurisdiction. This plan should be based on an accurate inventory of both tree and other resources, such as existing roads and infrastructure, include a map of the publicly owned areas and the mission and objectives for these lands, and define the strategies and budget needed to achieve these objectives.

(2) “Department” shall mean the Department of Agriculture.

(3) “Local government” shall mean a municipality, county or other political subdivision of the State or any agency thereof.

(4) “Secretary” shall mean the Secretary of Agriculture.

(5) “Tree resources” are those trees located in street right-of-ways, parks and other publicly owned lands.

(6) “Urban and community forestry” shall mean the planting, protection, care and management of trees and other related natural resources located on publicly owned lands within a city, town or municipality.