Section 113-3 - Duties of the Department(a) It shall be the duty of the Department, by investigation, recommendation and publication, to aid:(1) In the promotion of the conservation and development of the natural resources of the State;(2) In promoting a more profitable use of lands and forests;(3) Repealed by Session Laws 1977, c. 198, s. 15; c. 771, s. 7;(4) In coordinating existing scientific investigations and other related agencies in formulating and promoting sound policies of conservation and development; and(5) Repealed by Session Laws 1977, c. 771, s. 7.(b) Repealed by Session Laws 1959, c. 779, s. 3.Amended by 2015 N.C. Sess. Laws 241,s. 14.30-u, eff. 7/1/2015. 1925, c. 122, s. 4; 1957, c. 753, s. 3; c. 1424, s. 1; 1959, c. 779, s. 3; 1977, c. 198, s. 15; c. 771, s. 7.