Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-535. - Part 535. Registered Foresters (324.53501...324.53519)
Section 324.53501 - Definitions.

Sec. 53501.
As used in this part:
(a) "Board" means the board of foresters created in section 53505(1).
(b) "Department" means the department of natural resources.
(c) "Forest development fund" means the forest development fund created in section 50507.
(d) "Forester" means an individual who, by reason of his or her knowledge of the natural sciences, mathematics, and the principles of forestry, acquired by forestry education and practical experience, is qualified to engage in the practice of professional forestry.
(e) "Practice of professional forestry" means the science, art, and practice of creating, managing, using, planning and researching, and conserving forests and associated resources for human benefit and in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values.
(f) "Registered forester" means a forester registered under section 53509.
(g) "SAF" means Society of American Foresters.
(h) "State forester" means that term as defined in section 50502.
(i) "Violations committee" means the violations committee appointed under section 53505.
History: Add. 2018, Act 116, Eff. July 25, 2018 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA

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