The forester, with the approval of the State Board of Forestry, may lease equipment that is under the jurisdiction and control of the forester and board to any agency of the United States. However:
(1) The lease must include a reasonable rental fee and require the lessee to maintain the equipment during the lease period; and
(2) The federal agency must be a cooperator with the forester and board in common activities and programs for which the equipment is leased.