Evaluation of recommended areas - Criteria

All potential natural areas recommended for inclusion in the State Register shall be evaluated by the Oklahoma Biological Survey, as required by Section 3 of this act, according to the following criteria: 1. The diversity of flora and fauna; 2. The quality and viability of the occurrence of the element of natural diversity; 3. The absence of damaging land uses and the extent of historic disturbances; 4. The potential for sustained protection and management of the element of natural diversity; 5. The presence of additional elements of natural diversity not adequately represented in other registered natural areas; and 6. The significance of the educational and scientific values of the element of natural diversity. Added by Laws 1984, c. 48, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 155, § 2, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2002, c. 199, § 4, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002. Renumbered from Title 74, § 1845 by Laws 2002, c. 199, § 5, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002.