§545. Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area; purposes

The purposes of sections 545 and 545a of this title with respect to the George Washington National Forest Mount Pleasant Scenic Area are to-

(1) ensure appropriate protection and preservation of the scenic quality, water quality, natural characteristics, and water resources;

(2) protect and manage vegetation to provide wildlife and fish habitat, consistent with paragraph (1);

(3) provide areas that may develop characteristics of old-growth forests; and

(4) provide a variety of recreation opportunities that are not inconsistent with the preceding purposes.

( Pub. L. 103–314, §2, Aug. 26, 1994, 108 Stat. 1703 .)

Short Title

Section 1 of Pub. L. 103–314 provided that: "This Act [enacting sections 545 and 545a of this title] may be cited as the 'George Washington National Forest Mount Pleasant Scenic Area Act'."

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 545a of this title.