Definitions.

§ 1032. Definitions. As used in this subchapter: (1) “Comprehensive community forestry plan” means a document that describes how a government or other organization will manage the tree resources located on publicly owned lands within its jurisdiction. (2) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture. (3) “Local government” means a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this State or any agency thereof. (4) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (5) “Tree resources” means those trees located in street right-of-ways, parks, and other publicly owned lands. (6) “Urban and community forestry” means the planting, protection, care, and management of trees and other related natural resources located on publicly owned lands within a city, town, or municipality. (7) “Urban forest” means the sum of all woody and associated vegetation in and around dense human settlements, ranging from small communities in rural settings to metropolitan regions. (8) “Urban forestry” means the planned management of trees, forests, and green spaces within cities, suburbs, and towns to enhance environmental, social, and economic well-being. (9) “Urban tree canopy” or “UTC” means the layer of leaves, branches, and stems of trees that covers the ground when viewed from above, encompassing all trees within a designated area such as a city, town, municipality, or outlying area where homes or businesses are located.72 Del. Laws, c. 235, § 2; 85 Del. Laws, c. 533, § 3;