20 ILCS 4130/15

Current through Public Act 103-1052
Section 20 ILCS 4130/15 - [Effective 1/1/2025] [Section Scheduled to be Repealed 6/30/2034] Responsibilities

The Task Force shall establish recommendations for the following:

(1) criteria for a definition of legacy tree and legacy tree standards that can be used on a variety of trees;
(2) criteria for which the historical and cultural significance of a tree could be measured;
(3) procedures for nominating trees on public and private property;
(4) exploring partnership opportunities with units of local government for oversight of the legacy tree program and participation in the program;
(5) creating a public awareness program, including digital media, a website, a legacy tree tool kit and educational materials to be made available by the Department of Natural Resources for use by units of local government;
(6) exploring funding sources for the operation and maintenance of the statewide legacy tree program, including grant funding opportunities to facilitate participation in the program by units of local government;
(7) procedures for withdrawing trees from the program;
(8) procedures for legacy tree assessment;
(9) procedures for how a tree would be designated or honored physically;
(10) procedures for mapping trees on a searchable website; and
(11) procedures for delisting a healthy designated legacy tree.

20 ILCS 4130/15

Added by P.A. 103-0863,§ 15, eff. 1/1/2025.