# 43 CFR § 8223.1: Use of research natural areas

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-8223.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 CFR § 8223.1
- **Heading:** Use of research natural areas
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** 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

## Text

(a) No person shall use, occupy, construct, or maintain facilities in a research natural area except as permitted by law, other Federal regulations, or authorized under provisions of this subpart 8223.
(b) No person shall use, occupy, construct, or maintain facilities in a manner inconsistent with the purpose of the research natural area.
(c) Scientists and educators shall use the area in a manner that is nondestructive and consistent with the purpose of the research natural area.

## Nearby sections

- [43 CFR § 8200.0-1 § 8200.0-1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-8200.0-1.md)
- [43 CFR § 8223.0-1 § 8223.0-1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-8223.0-1.md)
- [43 CFR § 8223.0-5 § 8223.0-5 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-8223.0-5.md)
- [43 CFR § 8223.0-6 § 8223.0-6 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-8223.0-6.md)
- [43 CFR § 8223.1 § 8223.1 Use of research natural areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-8223.1.md)
- [43 CFR § 8224.0-1 § 8224.0-1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-8224.0-1.md)
- [43 CFR § 8224.0-2 § 8224.0-2 Objectives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-8224.0-2.md)
- [43 CFR § 8224.0-3 § 8224.0-3 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-8224.0-3.md)
- [43 CFR § 8224.0-5 § 8224.0-5 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-8224.0-5.md)
- [43 CFR § 8224.0-6 § 8224.0-6 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-8224.0-6.md)
- [43 CFR § 8224.1 § 8224.1 Use of the Fossil Forest Research Natural Area.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-8224.1.md)
- [43 CFR § 8224.2 § 8224.2 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-8224.2.md)

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