10. TAHQUIT7 NATIONAL GAME PRESERVE

Act of July 3, 1926 (44 Stat. 889), as amended (16 U.S.C. 689-689d)

ES TABLISHMENT

SECTION 1. There is coated within the San Bernardino National Forest in Riverside Cou ty California, for the protection of game animals, and as the reconized breeding place therefor, the Tahquitz National Game Preserv, v hich shall include the following lands: Sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35, township 3 south, range 3 east, San Bernardino meridian; sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35, and 36, township 4 south, range 3 east, San Bernardino meridian; and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 24, township 5 south, range 3 east, San Bernardino meridian; but the establishment of this reservation shall not interfere with any existing right or withdrawals made prior to July 3, 1926: Provided, That all the land with the exterior boundary of the aforesaid tract shall first become the property of the United States.

That where the Government survey has not been completed the aforesaid description shall be deemed to refer to and be determined by lines projected from the official survey. (July 3, 1926, c. 776, § 1, 44 Stat. 889.)

OTHER USES OF LAND PERMITTED

SEC. 2. The lands included in said game preserve shall continue to be parts of the national forest and nothing contained in this Act shall prevent the Secretary of Agriculture from permitting other uses of said lands under and in conformity with the laws and rules and lations applicable thereto so far as any such use may be consistent with the purposes for which said game preserve is established. (July 3, 1926, c. 776, § 2, 44 Stat. 889.)

HUNTING, PURSUING, CAPTURING UNLAWFUL

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SEC. 3. On lands within the game preserve established in section 2 of this Act, hunting, pursuing, poisoning, killing, or capturing by trapping, netting, or any other means, or attempting to hunt, pursue, kill, or capture any wild animals or birds for any purpose whatever upon the lands of the United States within the limits of said game preserve shall be unlawful except as hereinafter provided. (July 3, 1926, c. 776, § 3, 44 Stat. 889; June 25, 1948, c. 645, § 14, 62 Stat. 861.)

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HISTORICAL NOTE

1948 Amendment.-Act June 25, 1948, amended section by omitting the penal provisions which are now covered by section 41 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, U.S. Code.

Effective Date of 1948 Amendment.-Section 20 of Act June 25, 1948, provided that the amendment of this section should be effective as of Sept. 1, 1948.

RULES AND REGULATIONS; PREDATORY ANIMALS

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Agriculture shall execute the provisions of this Act, and he is authorized to make all needful rules and regulations for the administration of such game preserves in accordance with the purposes of this Act, including regulations for hunting, capturing, or killing predatory animals, such as wolves, coyotes, cougar, and other species destructive to livestock or wildlife within the limits of said game preserve. (July 3, 1926, c. 776, § 4, 44 Stat. 889.)

ACCEPTANCE OF TITLE TO PRIVATELY OWNED LANDS

SEC. 5. Upon the recommendations of the Secretary of Agriculture the Secretary of the Interior is authorized in his discretion to accept, on behalf of the United States, title to any lands in private ownership within the boundaries of the game preserve established, and make exchange therefor under the provisions of section 1 of the Act of March 20, 1922 (42 Stat. 465). (July 3, 1926, c. 776, § 5, 44 Stat. 889.)

11. SEQUOIA NATIONAL GAME PRESERVE

Act of July 3, 1926 (44 Stat. 821), as amended (16 U.S.C. 688)

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REGULATION OF HUNTING AND FISHING

SEC. 6. All parts of township 17 south, ranges 31 and 32 east, and township 18 south, range 31 east, Mount Diablo base and meridian, which are north of the hydrographic divide passing through Farewell Gap, and which are not added to and made part of the Sequoia National Park by the provisions of this Act, are designated as the Sequoia National Game Refuge, and the hunting, trapping, killing, or capturing of birds and game or other wild animals upon the lands of the United States within the limits of said area shall be unlawful, except under such regulations as may be prescribed from time to time by the Secretary of Agriculture: Provided, That it is the purpose of this section to protect from trespass the public lands of the United States and the game animals which may be thereon, and not to interfere with the operation of the local game laws as affecting private or State lands: Provided further, That the lands included in said game refuge shall continue to be parts of the Sequoia National Forest and nothing contained in this section shall prevent the Secretary of Agriculture from permitting other uses of said lands under and in conformity with the laws and rules and regulations applicable thereto so far as may be consistent with the purposes for which said game refuge is established. (July 3, 1926, c. 744, § 6, 44 Stat. 821; June 25, 1948, c. 645, § 13, 62 Stat. 861.)

HISTORICAL NOTE

1948 Amendment.-Act June 25, 1948, amended section by omitting penal provisions which are covered by section 41 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, U.Š. Code.

Effective Date of 1948 Amendment.-Section 20 of Act June 25, 1948, provided that the amendment of this section should be effective as of Sept. 1, 1948.

Addition of Lands.-Certain lands as excluded from Sequoia National Park and added to Sequoia National Game Refuge, see section 45a-3 of Title 16, U.S. Code.

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12. NATIONAL FORESTS (COOPERATIVE FORESTRY RESEARCH)

Act of October 10, 1962 (76 Stat. 806; 16 U.S.C. 582a-582a-7)

RESEARCH PROGRAMS, PROMOTION

SECTION 1. It is hereby 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. (Oct. 10, 1962, § 1, 76 Stat. 806.)

COOPERATION WITH STATES

SEC. 2. In order to promote research in forestry, the Secretary of Agriculture is hereby authorized to cooperate with the several States for the purpose of encouraging and assisting them in carrying out programs of forestry research.

Such assistance shall be in accordance with plans to be agreed upon in advance by the Secretary and (a) land-grant colleges or agricultural experiment stations established under the Morrill Act of July 2, 1862 (12 Stat. 503), as amended, and the Hatch Act of March 2, 1887 (24 Stat. 440), as amended, and (b) other State-supported colleges and universities offereing graduate training in the sciences basic to forestry and having a forestry school; however, an appropriate State representative designated by the State's Governor shall, in any agreement drawn up with the Secretary of Agriculture for the purposes of this Act, certify those eligible institutions of the State which will qualify for assistance and shall determine the proportionate amounts of assistance to be extended these certified institutions. (Oct. 10, 1962, § 2, 76 Stat. 806.)

SEC. 7. The term "forestry research" as used in this Act shall include investigations relating to: (1) Reforestation and management of land for the production of crops of timber and other related products of the forest; (2) management of forest and related watershed lands to improve conditions of waterflow and to protect resources against floods and erosion; (3) management of forest and related rangeland for production of forage for domestic livestock and game and improvement of food and habitat for wildlife; (4) management of forest lands for

outdoor recreation; (5) protection of forest land and resources against fire, insects, diseases, or other destructive agents; (6) utilization of wood and other forest products; (7) development of sound policies for the management of forest lands and the harvesting and marketing of forest products; and (8) such other studies as may be necessary to obtain the fullest and most effective use of forest resources. (Oct. 10, 1962, § 7, 76 Stat. 807.)

STATE

SEC. 8. The term "State" as used in this Act shall include Puerto Rico. (Oct. 10, 1962, § 8, 76 Stat. 807.)