As used in this Article:
(1) "Department" means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
(2) "Forest ranger" means a forest ranger designated under G.S. 106-896(3).
(3) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, public or private institution, political subdivision, or government agency.
(4) "Woodland" means woodland as defined in G.S. 106-904.