16 U.S.C. § 529 — Authorization of development and administration consideration to relative values of resources; areas of wilderness
submitted 66 years ago by Pub. L. 86-517 to r/title-16-CONSERVATION · 80 words · no verdicts yet
The Agriculture Secretary must develop and manage national forests’ renewable surface resources for multiple uses and sustained yields, considering their relative values in each area. Wilderness areas are consistent with these purposes.
The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized and directed to develop and administer the renewable surface resources of the national forests for multiple use and sustained yield of the several products and services obtained therefrom. In the administration of the national forests due consideration shall be given to the relative values of the various resources in particular areas. The establishment and maintenance of areas of wilderness are consistent with the purposes and provisions of sections 528 to 531 of this title.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 86–517, § 2, June 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 215.)
- 1960Enacted · Pub. L. 86-517 · 74 Stat. 215
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