§ 2109.
(a)
Cooperative and coordinating requirements for implementation of programs, etc.
In implementing this chapter, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable—
(1)
work through, cooperate with, and assist State foresters or equivalent State officials;
(2)
encourage cooperation and coordination between State foresters or equivalent State officials and other State agencies that manage renewable natural resources;
(3)
use and encourage cooperators under this chapter to use, private agencies, consultants, organizations, firms, and individuals to furnish necessary materials and services; and
(4)
promote effectiveness and economy by coordinating the direct actions and assistance authorized under this chapter with related programs the Secretary administers, and with cooperative programs of other agencies.
(d)
Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter—
(1)
The terms “United States” and “State” shall include each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and the territories and possessions of the United States;
(2)
The term “forest resources” shall include esthetics, fish and wildlife, forage, outdoor recreation opportunities, timber, and water; and
(3)
The term “urban forestry” means the planning, establishment, protection, and management of trees and associated plants, individually, in small groups, or under forest conditions within cities, their suburbs, and towns.
([Pub. L. 95–313, § 13], formerly § 10, July 1, 1978, [92 Stat. 373]; [Pub. L. 101–513, title VI, § 611(b)(3)], formerly § 607(b)(3), Nov. 5, 1990, [104 Stat. 2072], renumbered § 611(b)(3), [Pub. L. 102–574, § 2(a)(1)], Oct. 29, 1992, [106 Stat. 4593]; renumbered § 13 and amended [Pub. L. 101–624, title XII], §§ 1215(1), 1224(3), Nov. 28, 1990, [104 Stat. 3525], 3542; [Pub. L. 110–234, title VIII, § 8004], May 22, 2008, [122 Stat. 1284]; [Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a)], title VIII, § 8004, June 18, 2008, [122 Stat. 1664], 2045.)