# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 5. Forests and Parks

### Subtitle 4. Trees and Forest Nurseries

#### Section 5-427

(a) The governing body of a county or municipal corporation, by appropriate resolution or ordinance, may implement a local urban and community forestry program within its jurisdiction or enter into a cooperative agreement with the Department.

(b) The Department may accept federal funds and provide funds, on a matching basis, to:

  (1) Cooperating counties and municipal corporations for the purpose of administering an urban and community forestry program; and

  (2) Nonprofit corporations that participate in the implementation and administration of an urban and community forestry program.

(c) Any urban and community forestry program within the Department shall be:

  (1) Funded as provided in the budget; and

  (2) Consistent with Sec. 5-307 of this title.

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Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)