TITLE 12 CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Section 6. Forest Resources and Other Plant Life, 12-6-1 through 12-6-247.

ARTICLE 6 FOREST HERITAGE TRUST

12-6-244. Powers and duties of commission.

The commission shall have the following powers and duties with regard to the Forest Heritage Trust Program:

1. To adopt and promulgate all policies, rules, and regulations necessary for the identification and acquisition of forest heritage areas and for the selection, dedication, management, and use of forest heritage preserves;
2. To acquire forest heritage areas in the name of the State of Georgia as otherwise provided by law;
3. To advocate and approve the dedication of forest heritage preserves; and
4. To provide general supervision and direction in the protection, management, operation, and use of forest heritage preserves.

(Code 1981, §12-6-244, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 354, § 1.)