California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Chapter 9.5 - Forest Improvement Program
Article 8 - Resource Protection Guidelines
Section 1545.7 - Species Selection
Commercial tree species shall be used for reforestation projects consisting of site preparation and planting practices except that up to 10% of the area may be planted with other species in the interest of maintaining species diversity and wildlife habitat. Non-commercial species may be used in projects consisting of forest land conservation measures and fish and wildlife habitat improvement practices. In any case, the tree species used for any project financed by a cost sharing agreement pursuant to this Chapter shall be silviculturally adaptable to the specific site named in the agreement and the use of said species shall be subject to the approval of the Director.
Note: Authority cited: Section 4799.02, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4799 and 4799.01, Public Resources Code.