Technical Assistance

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Natural Areas and Recreation
  4. State Forests
  5. Technical Assistance and Services
  6. Technical Assistance

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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;
  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:
    1. Harvesting, processing, and marketing of wood and wood products; and
    2. 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.


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