The department shall be responsible for a continuing program of orientation and training, relating to forest practices and rules thereof, pursuant to RCW 76.09.250. Such program shall include:

(1) Investigation of current developments in a practical applications of forest resources and related technology.

(2) Continuing training of department personnel in the current status of forest resources technology and related disciplines.

(3) Dissemination of information on current forest practice technology to the public, in a manner determined by the department to be effective.