It is recognized that research in forestry is the driving force behind progress in developing and utilizing the resources of the Nation’s forest and related rangelands. The production, protection, and utilization of the forest resources depend on strong technological advances and continuing development of the knowledge necessary to increase the efficiency of forestry practices and to extend the benefits that flow from forest and related rangelands. It is recognized that the total forestry research efforts of the several State colleges and universities and of the Federal Government are more fully effective if there is close coordination between such programs, and it is further recognized that forestry schools are especially vital in the training of research workers in forestry. It is also recognized that the provisions of this subchapter are essential to assist in providing the research background that undergirds the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 [[16 U.S.C. 1600](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1600&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978,11 See References in Text note below. and the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 [[16 U.S.C. 2001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
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It is recognized that research in forestry is the driving force behind progress in developing and utilizing the resources of the Nation’s forest and related rangelands. The production, protection, and utilization of the forest resources depend on strong technological advances and continuing development of the knowledge necessary to increase the efficiency of forestry practices and to extend the benefits that flow from forest and related rangelands. It is recognized that the total forestry research efforts of the several State colleges and universities and of the Federal Government are more fully effective if there is close coordination between such programs, and it is further recognized that forestry schools are especially vital in the training of research workers in forestry. It is also recognized that the provisions of this subchapter are essential to assist in providing the research background that undergirds the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 [[16 U.S.C. 1600](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1600&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978,11 See References in Text note below. and the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 [[16 U.S.C. 2001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
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The Congress finds that—
(1) the management of the Nation’s renewable resources is highly complex and the uses, demand for, and supply of the various resources are subject to change over time;
(2) the public interest is served by the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with other agencies, assessing the Nation’s renewable resources, and developing and preparing a national renewable resource program, which is periodically reviewed and updated;
(3) to serve the national interest, the renewable resource program must be based on a comprehensive assessment of present and anticipated uses, demand for, and supply of renewable resources from the Nation’s public and private forests and rangelands, through analysis of environmental and economic impacts, coordination of multiple use and sustained yield opportunities as provided in the Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act of 1960 (74 Stat. 215; [16 U.S.C. 528–531](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section528–531&num=0&edition=prelim)), and public participation in the development of the program;
(4) the new knowledge derived from coordinated public and private research programs will promote a sound technical and ecological base for effective management, use, and protection of the Nation’s renewable resources;
(5) inasmuch as the majority of the Nation’s forests and rangeland is under private, State, and local governmental management and the Nation’s major capacity to produce goods and services is based on these nonfederally managed renewable resources, the Federal Government should be a catalyst to encourage and assist these owners in the efficient long-term use and improvement of these lands and their renewable resources consistent with the principles of sustained yield and
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§ 1600. Congressional findings
The Congress finds that—
(1) the management of the Nation’s renew-
able resources is highly complex and the uses,
demand for, and supply of the various re-
sources are subject to change over time;
(2) the public interest is served by the Forest
Service, Department of Agriculture, in co-
operation with other agencies, assessing the
Nation’s renewable resources, and developing
and preparing a national renewable resource
program, which is periodically reviewed and
updated;
(3) to serve the national interest, the renew-
able resource program must be based on a
comprehensive assessment of present and an-
ticipated uses, demand for, and supply of re-
newable resources from the Nation’s public
and private forests and rangelands, through
analysis of environmental and economic im-
pacts, coordination of multiple use and sus-
tained yield opportunities as provided in the
Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act of 1960 (74
Stat. 215; 16 U.S.C. 528–531), and public partici-
pation in the development of the program;
(4) the new knowledge derived from coordi-
nated public and private research programs
will promote a sound technical and ecological
base for effective management, use, and pro-
tection of the Nation’s renewable resources;
(5) inasmuch as the majority of the Nation’s
forests and rangeland is under private, State,
and local governmental management and the
Nation’s major capacity to produce goods and
services is based on these nonfederally man-
aged renewable resources, the Federal Govern-
ment should be a catalyst to encourage and as-
sist these owners in the efficient long-term
use and improvement of these lands and their
renewable resources consistent with the prin-
ciples of sustained yield and multiple use;
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The Congress finds that:
(1) There is a growing demand on the soil, water, and related resources of the Nation to meet present and future needs.
(2) The Congress, in its concern for sustained use of the resource base of the United States, has ensured that the Department of Agriculture possesses information, technical expertise, and a delivery system for providing assistance to land users with respect to conservation and use of soils; plants; woodlands; watershed protection and flood prevention; the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water; animal husbandry; fish and wildlife management; recreation; community development; and related resource uses.
(3) Appraisal and inventory of resources, assessment and inventory of conservation needs, evaluation of the effects of conservation practices, and analyses of alternative approaches to existing conservation programs are basic to effective soil, water, and related natural resource conservation.
(4) Since individual and governmental decisions concerning soil and water resources often transcend administrative boundaries and affect other programs and decisions, a coordinated appraisal and program framework are essential.
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§ 2001. Congressional findings
The Congress finds that:
(1) There is a growing demand on the soil,
water, and related resources of the Nation to
meet present and future needs.
(2) The Congress, in its concern for sustained
use of the resource base of the United States,
has ensured that the Department of Agriculture
possesses information, technical expertise, and a
delivery system for providing assistance to land
users with respect to conservation and use of
soils; plants; woodlands; watershed protection
and flood prevention; the conservation, develop-
ment, utilization, and disposal of water; animal
husbandry; fish and wildlife management; recre-
ation; community development; and related re-
source uses.
(3) Appraisal and inventory of resources, as-
sessment and inventory of conservation needs,
evaluation of the effects of conservation prac-
tices, and analyses of alternative approaches to
existing conservation programs are basic to ef-
fective soil, water, and related natural resource
conservation.
(4) Since individual and governmental deci-
sions concerning soil and water resources often
transcend administrative boundaries and affect
other programs and decisions, a coordinated ap-
praisal and program framework are essential.
(Pub. L. 95–192, § 2, Nov. 18, 1977, 91 Stat. 1407;
Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 246(f)(2)(A), Oct. 13,
1994, 108 Stat. 3225; Pub. L. 110–234, title II,
§ 2804(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1086; Pub. L.
110–246, § 4(a), title II, § 2804(a), June 18, 2008, 122
Stat. 1664, 1814.)
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical
amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub.
L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L.
110–246.
AMENDMENTS
2008—Par. (2). Pub. L. 110–246, § 2804
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§ 582a. Congressional findings
It is recognized that research in forestry is the
driving force behind progress in developing and
utilizing the resources of the Nation’s forest and
related rangelands. The production, protection,
and utilization of the forest resources depend on
strong technological advances and continuing
development of the knowledge necessary to in-
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§ 582a–1
1 See References in Text note below.
crease the efficiency of forestry practices and to
extend the benefits that flow from forest and re-
lated rangelands. It is recognized that the total
forestry research efforts of the several State col-
leges and universities and of the Federal Gov-
ernment are more fully effective if there is close
coordination between such programs, and it is
further recognized that forestry schools are es-
pecially vital in the training of research work-
ers in forestry. It is also recognized that the pro-
visions of this subchapter are essential to assist
in providing the research background that
undergirds the Forest and Rangeland Renewable
Resources Planning Act of 1974 [16 U.S.C. 1600 et
seq.], the Renewable Resources Extension Act of
1978,1 and the Soil and Water Resources Con-
servation Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.].
(Pub. L. 87–788, § 1, Oct. 10, 1962, 76 Stat. 806; Pub.
L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1441(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat.
1320.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources
Planning Act of 1974, referred to in text, is Pub. L.
93–378, Aug. 17, 1974, 88 Stat. 476, which is classified gen-
erally to subchapter I (§ 1600 et seq.) of chapter 36 of
this title. For complete classification of this Act to the
Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1600 of
this tit