The General Assembly recognizes that the state-wide network of land and water resources, the state's prime agricultural and forestry lands and its natural, cultural, historic, and recreational areas are a priceless legacy that enhance the health of ecosystems, encourage working landscapes, foster natural resource stewardship, sustain a healthy economy, and promote a sustainable high quality of life for current and future generations of Georgians (O.C.G.A Sec. 12-6A-1).
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 305-1-.01
Authority O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-22-1.