Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-4-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 220-4-.05 - State Of Alabama Natural Heritage Program - Purpose

The purposes of the State of Alabama Natural Heritage Program include:

(1) producing an inventory of Alabama's natural heritage resources, including their location and ecological status;

(2) maintaining a natural heritage data bank of inventory data and other relevant information for ecologically significant sites supporting natural heritage resources;

(3) encouraging the use of the information in the natural heritage data bank by public agencies and private organizations and individuals in planning or conducting their activities; and

(4) developing a Natural Heritage Plan which suggests priorities for the protection, acquisition and management of dedicated natural area preserves.

Author: James D. Martin

Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-4-.05

New Rule: July 28, 1997; effective September 2, 1997.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 9-2-12 (1987 Repl. Volume); Ala. Const. Amend. 543, §§5(b), 11(b).