North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 07 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 13 - PARKS AND RECREATION AREA RULES
Subchapter I - NATURAL AREAS
Section .0300 - NATURAL AREA CLASSIFICATION AND USE
Section 13I .0303 - CONSERVATION AREAS

Universal Citation: 07 NC Admin Code 13I .0303
Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024

Natural areas not otherwise identified as scientific areas or interpretive areas shall be classified as conservation areas. Conservation areas shall remain in their natural and undeveloped state but, where appropriate, may accommodate primitive camping facilities, equestrian trails, bicycle trails, and other compatible facilities in keeping with the preservation theme. Any or all uses, activities, and facilities shall be subject to restriction where they conflict with conservation needs. Conservation areas may be designated to provide buffer protection for scientific and interpretive areas or be established as separate and independent natural areas.

Authority G.S. 113-3; 113-8; 143B-10; 143B-135.16;
Eff. August 15, 1981;
Amended Eff. October 1, 1984;
Transferred from 15A NCAC 12I .0303 Eff. April 1, 2017;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 1, 2018.

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