Section 1536.80  Appeal

a)         A timber grower whose proposed Plan or completed practice is not approved by the Department Forester may appeal to the Department.

b)         The appeal must be made in writing and delivered to the Department within 30 days after the date that the proposed plan or proposed practice was denied for cost-share by the Department.  Appeals shall be sent to the address in Section 1536.90.

c)         The Department will notify the applicant in writing within 60 days after receipt of the appeal and review of the documentation provided in the appeal by the timber grower stating the reasons for which the original decision is upheld or reversed.

(Source:  Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 10446, effective July 31, 2025)