2021 Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 3 - Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation
Article 4 - Natural Areas
§ 12-3-91. Legislative Findings and Declaration of Purpose
The General Assembly finds that there is an increasing nation-wide concern over the deterioration of man's natural environment in rural as well as urban areas; that there is a serious need to study the long-term effects of our civilization on our natural environment; that while the State of Georgia is still richly endowed with relatively undisturbed natural areas, these areas are rapidly being drastically modified and even destroyed by human activities; that it is of the utmost importance to preserve examples of such areas in their natural state, not only for scientific and educational purposes but for the general well-being of our society and its people. Therefore, it shall be the purpose and function of the Department of Natural Resources to:
- Identify natural areas in the State of Georgia which are of unusual ecological significance;
- Use its influence and take any steps within its power to secure the preservation of such areas in an undisturbed natural state in order that such areas may:
- Be studied scientifically;
- Be used for educational purposes;
- Serve as examples of nature to the general public; and
- Enrich the quality of our environment for present and future generations; and
- Recommend areas or parts of areas for recreational use.
(Ga. L. 1969, p. 750, § 2; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 1511.)
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 61B Am. Jur. 2d, Pollution Control, § 7.
C.J.S.- 39A C.J.S., Health and Environment, §§ 94, 96, 97, 120, 157, 158. 81A C.J.S., States, § 266.
