California § 4799.09. 4799.09. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 720, Sec. 3.)

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§ 4799.09. — 4799.09. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 720, Sec. 3.)

California § 4799.09.

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Div. 4.DIVISION 4. FORESTS, FORESTRY AND RANGE AND FORAGE LANDS

Part 2.5.PART 2.5. FOREST RESOURCES

Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Urban Forestry

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As used in this chapter the following terms have the following meanings:

(a)“Disadvantaged community” means a community identified as a disadvantaged community pursuant to Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code.

(b)“Local water” means rainwater, stormwater, recycled water, and urban runoff captured by urban forest sites through curb cuts, cisterns, tree wells, and other best management practices that offset reliance on potable water use.

(c)“Low-income community” means a community as defined in Section 39713 of the Health and Safety Code.

(d)“Urban area” means an urban place, as that term is defined by the United States Department of Commerce, of 2,500 or more persons.

(e)“Urban forest” means those native or introduced trees and related vegetation in the urban and near-urban area

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As used in this chapter the following terms have the following meanings:
(a)
“Disadvantaged community” means a community identified as a disadvantaged community pursuant to Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code.
(b)
“Local water” means rainwater, stormwater, recycled water, and urban runoff captured by urban forest sites through curb cuts, cisterns, tree wells, and other best management practices that offset reliance on potable water use.
(c)
“Low-income community” means a community as defined in Section 39713 of the Health and Safety Code.
(d)
“Urban area” means an urban place, as that term is defined by the United States Department of Commerce, of 2,500 or more persons.
(e)
“Urban forest” means those native or introduced trees and related vegetation in the urban and near-urban areas, including, but not limited to, urban watersheds, soils and related habitats, street trees, park trees, residential trees, natural riparian habitats, and trees on other private and public properties.
(f)
“Urban forest maintenance” means those activities that reduce tree mortality, ensure optimal tree health, preserve carbon sequestration and climate resilience benefits, and improve the full functionality of the urban forest. This includes, but is not limited to, mulching,
watering, and proper pruning practices.
(g)
“Urban forestry” means the cultivation and management of native or introduced trees and related vegetation in urban areas for their present and potential contribution to the economic, physiological, sociological, and ecological well-being of urban society.