Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 472 - State Forester Firewarden
NRS 472.043 - Establishment and preservation of vegetative cover in forests, on rangelands and on watershed land.


1. It is the purpose of this section to provide for the maintenance of vegetative cover in forests, on rangelands and on watershed land, to conserve water and soil, to mitigate wildfires and to prevent destructive floods.
2. The State Forester Firewarden, with the approval of the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, may:
(a) Enter into contracts with any state or federal public agency, municipal corporation, or any person, firm or private corporation to establish and preserve vegetative cover in forests, on rangelands or on watershed lands.
(b) Conduct surveys and studies, formulate plans and perform all acts incidental to the establishment and maintenance of vegetative cover in forests, on rangelands and on watershed lands, including any work necessary to accomplish such purposes.
3. In entering into contracts the State Forester Firewarden shall give priority to, but not be limited to, situations where:
(a) The natural vegetative cover has been destroyed or denuded to the extent that precipitation may create floods and serious soil depletion and erosion.
(b) The denuded area is of a size, and the topography and soil characteristics are of such a nature, that soil loss and floods will have a significant effect upon watershed values and the public welfare.
(c) The vegetative cover will not be restored by natural means in time effectively to prevent undue erosion and flood runoff.
(d) The natural succession of vegetation may be detrimental to the public welfare.
4. The State Forester Firewarden, or any agents of the State Forester Firewarden, with the approval of the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, may enter into cooperative agreements with federal agencies, counties, county fire protection districts, cities and private landowners for the purposes set forth in this section.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 388; A 1977, 1146; 2021, 627)

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Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 472 - State Forester Firewarden

NRS 472.005 - "Rangeland fire protection association" defined.

NRS 472.010 - Creation; appointment.

NRS 472.020 - Qualifications.

NRS 472.025 - Classification; restrictions on other employment.

NRS 472.040 - Powers and duties; administrative supervision.

NRS 472.041 - Enforcement of regulations relating to reduction of vegetation around structures.

NRS 472.043 - Establishment and preservation of vegetative cover in forests, on rangelands and on watershed land.

NRS 472.050 - Agreements with Federal Government, other entities and individuals for protection from fire; related agreements; deposit of federal money.

NRS 472.053 - Agreements with federal, state and local agencies for creation of fire board of directors to ensure that agencies in this State work collaboratively.

NRS 472.057 - Wildland Fire Protection Program: Creation; agreements with fire protection districts or boards of county commissioners; provision of resources to such fire protection districts and boards of county commissioners.

NRS 472.060 - Fire protection districts and counties may enter into agreements with State Forester Firewarden and other entities; expenditure of money.

NRS 472.070 - Separate or collective agreements with United States Forest Service and United States Bureau of Land Management and other entities; disbursement of money.

NRS 472.080 - Cancellation, modification and renewal of cooperative agreements.

NRS 472.090 - District or county fire coordinator to be appointed by county; supervision of State Forester Firewarden.

NRS 472.095 - Public-private partnerships for addressing threat of catastrophic wildfires in this State.

NRS 472.100 - Fire retardant roofing material to be used in areas designated as fire hazardous; notice of standards; enforcement; penalty.

NRS 472.105 - Required consultation before adoption of regulations concerning buildings or structures.

NRS 472.110 - Meals may be provided to employees involved in certain emergencies or projects.

NRS 472.200 - Formation; approval; evaluation; delegation of evaluation; assistance with funding and operations.

NRS 472.210 - Regulations and recommendations.

NRS 472.500 - Elimination of fire hazards.

NRS 472.510 - Activities which may be prohibited or restricted; public announcement and posting of prohibited or restricted activities; cooperation and collaboration with relevant federal, state and local agencies; applicability; penalty.

NRS 472.520 - Unlawful burning, blasting or use of fireworks, welding torch, tarpot or other device; permits; exceptions; applicability; penalty.

NRS 472.530 - Liability of person, firm, association or agency for damage by fire.

NRS 472.540 - Liability of person, firm, association or agency causing fire or other emergency; immunity; exception.