Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§580n Protection and development of forest or other vegetative cover; establishment and maintenance of conservation measures; coordination of programs and policies
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 3— - FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 580n
Summary
Under the Secretary of the Army's supervision, the Chief of Engineers must protect and develop trees and other plants and maintain conservation on reservoirs he manages, coordinating with the Secretary of Agriculture and state agencies.
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Title 16, §580n
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In order to carry out the national policy declared in section 580m of this title, the Chief of Engineers, under the supervision of the Secretary of the Army, shall provide for the protection and development of forest or other vegetative cover and the establishment and maintenance of other conservation measures on reservoir areas under his jurisdiction, so as to yield the maximum benefit and otherwise improve such areas. Programs and policies developed pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be coordinated with the Secretary of Agriculture, and with appropriate State conservation agencies.
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16 U.S.C. § 580n
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73