U.S. CODE

U.S. Code

§ 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.

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