TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR

SUBTITLE B - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS

CHAPTER II - BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

SUBCHAPTER H - RECREATION PROGRAMS

PART 8200 - PROCEDURES

subpart 8223 - RESEARCH NATURAL AREAS

8223.0 - 5 - Definitions.

  (a) Research natural area means an area that is established and maintained for the primary purpose of research and education because the land has one or more of the following characteristics: (1) A typical representation of a common plant or animal association; (2) An unusual plant or animal association; (3) A threatened or endangered plant or animal species; (4) A typical representation of common geologic, soil, or water features; or (5) Outstanding or unusual geologic, soil, or water features.

  (b) [Reserved]