Ohio § 1503.04 Custody of forests

Ohio Statutes

§ 1503.04 — Custody of forests

Ohio § 1503.04

Title 15Conservation of Natural Resources

Ch. 1503Division Of Forestry

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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.04 (2026).

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The chief of the division of forestry may plant such trees as  he deems expedient, and take such measures as are necessary to bring about a profitable growth of timber on lands described in section1503.03of the Revised Code. The chief may fence such lands with substantial wire fencing, protect them from forest fires and trespassers, and preserve the timber thereon. The chief has entire custody of such forest lands and may employ such local assistance as he deems necessary.

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The chief of the division of forestry may plant such trees as he deems expedient, and take such measures as are necessary to bring about a profitable growth of timber on lands described in section1503.03of the Revised Code. The chief may fence such lands with substantial wire fencing, protect them from forest fires and trespassers, and preserve the timber thereon. The chief has entire custody of such forest lands and may employ such local assistance as he deems necessary.