§ 1671. — Congressional statement of findings.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC1671]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 36--FOREST AND RANGELAND RENEWABLE RESOURCES PLANNING
SUBCHAPTER III--EXTENSION PROGRAMS
Sec. 1671. Congressional statement of findings
Congress finds that--
(1) the extension program of the Department of Agriculture and
the extension activities of each State provide useful and productive
educational programs for private forest and range landowners and
processors and consumptive and nonconsumptive users of forest and
rangeland renewable resources, and these educational programs
complement research and assistance programs conducted by the
Department of Agriculture;
(2) to meet national goals, it is essential that all forest and
rangeland renewable resources (hereinafter in this subchapter
referred to as ``renewable resources''), including fish and
wildlife, forage, outdoor recreation opportunities, timber, and
water, be fully considered in designing educational programs for
landowners, processors, and users;
(3) more efficient utilization and marketing of renewable
resources extend available supplies of such resources, provide
products to consumers at prices less than they would otherwise be,
and promote reasonable returns on the investments of landowners,
processors, and users;
(4) trees and forests in urban areas improve the esthetic
quality, reduce noise, filter impurities from the air and add oxygen
to it, save energy by moderating temperature extremes, control wind
and water erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife; and
(5) trees and shrubs used as shelterbelts protect farm lands
from wind and water erosion, promote moisture accumulation in the
soil, and provide habitat for wildlife.
(Pub. L. 95-306, Sec. 2, June 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 349.)
Effective and Termination Dates
Pub. L. 95-306, Sec. 8, June 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 352, as amended by
Pub. L. 100-231, Sec. 2(2), Jan. 5, 1988, 101 Stat. 1565; Pub. L. 107-
171, title VIII, Sec. 8101(b)(2), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 475, provided
that: ``The provisions of this Act [enacting this subchapter and
provision set out as a note under section 1600 of this title] shall be
effective for the period beginning October 1, 1978, and ending September
30, 2007.''
Short Title
For short title of Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978, see
Short Title of 1978 Amendment note set out under section 1600 of this
title.
