§ 8223.0-5 Definitions.

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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 Group 8100—Cultural Resource Management [Reserved] Group 8200—Natural History Resource Management > PART 8200—PROCEDURES > Subpart 8223—Research Natural Areas

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(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]

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