Section 4.1-21-01 - State forester - Appointment - Qualifications - DutiesThe board of higher education shall appoint the state forester.
1. The state forester must be a graduate of an accredited school of forestry with a minimum education of a bachelor of science degree in forestry. The state forester shall serve as the director of the state forest service and, subject to the approval of the board of higher education and the president of North Dakota state university, may employ assistants and secure office facilities and equipment necessary for the administration of this chapter and the performance of the powers and duties of the office.2. The state forester shall: a. Supervise the raising and distribution of seeds and forest tree planting stock as provided in this chapter.b. Promote practical forestry and compile and disseminate information relative to practical forestry to landowners, community groups, schools, and other organizations interested in forestry.c. Encourage the development, use, and wise stewardship of forest resources.d. Provide assistance to landowners, producers, and public bodies relating to forestry, reforestation, protection of forest resources, prevention and suppression of fires, planting of trees and shrubs, and the growing, harvesting, marketing, and management of forest resources.Amended by S.L. 2019, ch. 64 (SB 2064),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2019.Added by S.L. 2017, ch. 65 (SB 2029),§ 3, eff. 7/1/2017.