---
kind: "section"
citation: "36 C.F.R. § 230.20"
title: "36"
number: "230.20"
heading: "Scope and authority."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/36/230.20"
---

# §230.20. Scope and authority.


The Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Program is authorized by Section 9 of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, as amended ([16 U.S.C. 2105](/usc/16/2105.md)). The scope of this authority includes the provision of technical, financial, and related assistance to State and local governments, non-profits, and other members of the public to: maintain, expand, and preserve forest and tree cover; expand research and education efforts related to trees and forest cover; enhance technical skills and understanding of tree maintenance and practices involving cultivation of trees, shrubs and complementary ground covers; and implementing a tree planting program to complement urban tree maintenance and open space programs. The Secretary has delegated the authority for implementing the program to the Chief of the Forest Service under [7 CFR 2.60(a)(16)](/cfr/7/2.60.md?p=a-16).


## Notes

### Source

Source: 65 FR 57549, Sept. 25, 2000, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 2103(d) & 2109(e).

### Source

Source: 56 FR 63585, Dec. 4, 1991, unless otherwise noted.