The trees for North Dakota program is created for the public purpose of strengthening the tradition of tree planting and management in this state.
A special fund known as the trees for North Dakota program trust fund is established in the state treasury. Income earned on moneys in the fund must be credited to the fund. The state forester shall deposit all program funds received from governmental and private sources in the trust fund. Program funds may be expended for direct costs or distributed for grants and contracts by the state forester within the limits of legislative appropriations for defraying the costs associated with execution of the trees for North Dakota program.
Any political subdivision of the state may provide financial aid or supportive services to the trees for North Dakota program.
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-21-12