Acquisition of real property by eminent domain. In addition to any authority otherwise granted by law, the State Board of Forestry may acquire, by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, real property or any interest therein, including easements and ways, found necessary by the board for

(1) Rights of way to lands of the state, which lands are under the management or jurisdiction of the board or forester.

(2) Forest patrol or communication sites.

(3) Rights of way for pipelines, communication lines and power lines. [1965 c.253 §30]