Hardwood species for reforestation. (1) When making reforestation plans for state-owned or state-managed lands the State Forester, insofar as edaphic conditions permit, shall select suitable hardwood species as well as coniferous species

(2) Silvicultural practices shall have as their objective the maintenance or improvement of forest health and soil fertility and the production of a continuous supply of coniferous and hardwood timber consistent with sound management of fish, wildlife, recreational and watershed values. [1993 c.346 §2]