As used in this chapter the following terms have the following meanings: (a) âDisadvantaged communityâ means a community identified as a disadvantaged community pursuant to Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code. (b) âLocal waterâ means rainwater, stormwater, recycled water, and urban runoff captured by urban forest sites through curb cuts, cisterns, tree wells, and other best management practices that offset reliance on potable water use. (c) âLow-income communityâ means a community as defined in Section 39713 of the Health and Safety Code. (d) âUrban areaâ means an urban place, as that term is defined by the United States Department of Commerce, of 2,500 or more persons. (e) âUrban forestâ means those native or introduced trees and related vegetation in the urban and near-urban areas, including, but not limited to, urban watersheds, soils and related habitats, street trees, park trees, residential trees, natural riparian habitats, and trees on other private and public properties. (f) âUrban forest maintenanceâ means those activities that reduce tree mortality, ensure optimal tree health, preserve carbon sequestration and climate resilience benefits, and improve the full functionality of the urban forest. This includes, but is not limited to, mulching, watering, and proper pruning practices. (g) âUrban forestryâ means the cultivation and management of native or introduced trees and related vegetation in urban areas for their present and potential contribution to the economic, physiological, sociological, and ecological well-being of urban society.
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