2016 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 3 - Forests; Forest Service; Reforestation; Management
Subchapter III - Research Programs
Sec. 582a-6 - Scope of forestry research

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 582a-6 (2016)
Section Name §582a–6. Scope of forestry research
Section Text

The term "forestry research" as used in this subchapter shall include investigations relating to: (1) Reforestation and management of land for the production of crops of timber and other related products of the forest; (2) management of forest and related watershed lands to improve conditions of waterflow and to protect resources against floods and erosion; (3) management of forest and related rangeland for production of forage for domestic livestock and game and improvement of food and habitat for wildlife; (4) management of forest lands for outdoor recreation; (5) protection of forest land and resources against fire, insects, diseases, or other destructive agents; (6) utilization of wood and other forest products; (7) development of sound policies for the management of forest lands and the harvesting and marketing of forest products; and (8) such other studies as may be necessary to obtain the fullest and most effective use of forest resources.

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(Pub. L. 87–788, §7, Oct. 10, 1962, 76 Stat. 807.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 3 - FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT
SUBCHAPTER III - RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Sec. 582a-6 - Scope of forestry research
Contains section 582a-6
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
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Statutes at Large Reference 76 Stat. 807
Public Law References Public Law 87-788
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