# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 5. Forests and Parks

### Subtitle 4. Trees and Forest Nurseries

#### Section 5-435

(a) There is a Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program in the Department.

(b) The Program is established for the purpose of promoting community participation in tree planting and stewardship and the planting and maintaining of native trees and shrubs through community forestry activities on public lands, community open spaces, school grounds, and rights-of-way.

(c) The Department shall administer the Program.

(d) The Department may adopt regulations to carry out this part.

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