Natural areas.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (2) Natural areas may be designated areas of Federal, non-Federal government, or privately controlled land. Designation may be formal as provided for under federal regulations for areas of federal land to be administered as natural areas or by foundations or conservation organizations specifically created to acquire and maintain natural areas. Designation may be informal in the case of private landowners who designate a specific area as a natural area and manage it accordingly. Several professional societies concerned with renewable natural resources encourage establishment of natural areas withdrawn from economic uses and recognition of natural areas maintained and managed in economic enterprises. (3) Natural areas are established and maintained for a variety of purposes including: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (b) (c) (2) (3) (d) (2) NRCS employees will report to state conservationists abuses and potential or actual damages to natural areas that may be found in the course of ordinary business. (3) NRCS will cooperate with professional societies, groups, and individuals in locating areas suitable for and needed as natural areas. (4) NRCS employees providing technical assistance to land users must inform them about the impact their decisions may have on adjacent or nearby natural areas. Land users will be encouraged to consult with concerned agencies, societies, and individuals to arrive at mutually satisfactory land use and treatment. (5) Recommended classification systems for

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 650.23