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RCW 79.71.010 Legislative findings.
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The legislature finds that: (1) There is an increasing and continuing need by the people of Washington for certain areas of the state to be conserved, in rural as well as urban settings, for the benefit of present and future generations; (2) such areas are worthy of conservation …
RCW 79.71.020 Characteristics of lands considered for conservation purposes.
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Lands possessing the following characteristics are considered by the legislature to be worthy of consideration for conservation purposes: (1) Lands identified as having high priority for conservation, natural systems, wildlife, and low-impact public use values; (2) An area of lan…
RCW 79.71.030 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter: "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public lands. "Department" means the department of natural resources. "Conservation purposes" include but are not limited to: (1) Maintaining, enhancing, or restoring ecological systems, including but not limited t…
RCW 79.71.040 Acquisition of property for natural resources conservation areas—Designation.
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The department is authorized to acquire property or less than fee interests in property, as defined by RCW 64.04.130, by all means, except eminent domain, for creating natural resources conservation areas, where acquisition is the best way to achieve the purposes of this chapter.…
