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[CITE: 16USC582a-6]

 
                         TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
 
      CHAPTER 3--FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT
 
                    SUBCHAPTER III--RESEARCH PROGRAMS
 
Sec. 582a-6. Scope of forestry research

    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.

(Pub. L. 87-788, Sec. 7, Oct. 10, 1962, 76 Stat. 807.)
