Land Use And Conservation Laws And Acts

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requires permits and fees for using federal grazing lands; limits number of grazing livestock

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taylor grazing act

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allows government to protect undeveloped public land as part of National Wilderness System unless congress wants to use it later... only hiking and camping

Back 2

wilderness act

Front 3

forest service must give equal consideration to outdoor rec, timber, range, water, wildlife and fish

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multiple use sustained yield act

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selected rivers must maintain values and will be preserved in free-flowing conditions

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wild and scenic rivers act

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protects scenic and historic hiking trails

Back 5

national trails system act

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preserves coastal zones

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national coastal zone management act

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application of forest practices to government-owned forests

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forest reserves management act

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federal agencies must develop resource management plans on lands affected by their actions

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forest and rangeland renewable resources act

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gave bureau of land management authority to manage public land

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federal land policy and management act

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allows clear-cutting if judged necessary by Forest Service; trees can be cut down in old age

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national forest management act

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promotes soil and water conservation by preventing erosion

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soil and water conservation act

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set reclamation standards and mandatory restoration to abandoned coal lands

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surface mining control and reclamation act

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illegal to import, pollute, introduce substances to antarctica

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antarctic conservation act

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prohibits commercial activities, driving or infrastructure in areas that congress says

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endangered american wilderness act

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preserves habitat and wildlife native to alaska

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alaskan national interest lands conservation act

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allows lower commodity price; est daily herd buyout program

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food security act

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prohibits transport of live or dead animals across state borders without permit

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lacey act

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provides protection for migratory birds

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migratory bird treaty act

Front 19

est a commission to approve areas for funds for migratory birds

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migratory bird conservation act