Forest heritage preserves shall be held by the state in trust for the benefit of present and future generations of people of the State of Georgia. Each forest heritage preserve shall be put to the designated use or uses that confer the best and most important benefit to the public. Forest heritage preserves shall not be put to any use other than the dedicated use or uses except pursuant to the following procedure:
History. Code 1981, § 12-6-246 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 354, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 60, § 12/HB 95.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 6 - Forest Resources and Other Plant Life
Article 6 - Forest Heritage Trust
§ 12-6-241. Legislative Findings
§ 12-6-243. Role of the Commission
§ 12-6-244. Powers and Duties of Commission
§ 12-6-245. Dedication as Forest Heritage Preserve
§ 12-6-246. Use of Forest Heritage Preserves
§ 12-6-247. Impact of Dedication as Forest Heritage Preserve on Other Protected Status