The state forester is authorized to employ such professional and clerical assistance as is needed to implement the provisions of Sections 49-19-201 through 49-19-227, and to compensate such individuals from funds appropriated for such purpose.
The state forester is authorized to purchase equipment, supplies and materials and to maintain and transport equipment as is needed to implement the provisions of Sections 49-19-201 through 49-19-227, and to defray the expenses of such purchase and transportation from any funds appropriated for such purpose.