Improving Resources; Responsibility

The Department of Agriculture shall be responsible to protect, develop and manage Guam’s public lands in a manner that will conserve the basic soil resources, and at the same time produce continuous yields of water, wood fiber, forage, recreation and wildlife for the use and benefit of the greatest number of people of Guam. The Department shall also endeavor to encourage and assist private land owners to do the same with their land, and establish an urban and community forestry program with village mayors and civil groups. At the discretion of the Director, tree seeds and seedlings may be made available by the Department for planting on private and public lands, either on a free distribution basis or at a price determined by the Director.