NR 1.415(1)(1) The department shall conduct a periodic review of land use designations in order to determine whether a redesignation will secure better management.

NR 1.415(2)(2) Each redesignation of land use shall be subject to approval of the board.

NR 1.42NR 1.42 Acquisition of state forest land.

NR 1.42(1)(1) Within established state forest boundaries, the department shall acquire suitable forest lands for the purpose of better blocking, consolidation of ownership and improvement of management possibilities. In the acquisition program, the department shall:

NR 1.42(1)(a)(a) Acquire by purchase or by exchange suitable publicly owned lands.

NR 1.42(1)(c)(c) Acquire suitable privately owned lands within the forest boundary by exchange for state-owned lands located outside the forest boundary which are no longer needed for conservation purposes.

NR 1.42(2)(2) Outside established state forest boundaries, the department shall acquire lands for forestry purposes only when such lands are needed for specific purposes.

NR 1.43NR 1.43 Acquisition of fish and game lands adjacent to water.

NR 1.43(1)(1) Lands on certain streams and lakes have been designated for acquisition by the board. Adequate land area, associated with the water, shall be acquired in connection with the acquisition of water frontage for preservation or recreational purposes.

NR 1.43(2)(2) The width of parcels to be acquired on areas adjoining the water shall be based on the management objective of the project, the quality of the water or habitat, the opportunities for scenic enhancement or preservation, the level of public use, and the topography of the area, all with the purpose of protecting the water, the land and the associated flora and fauna.

NR 1.43(3)(3) The boundaries of all land acquisition projects involving water frontage, shall extend a distance of a minimum of 150 feet from the shoreline, except for perpendicular access or where narrower strips of land will provide adequate access and habitat protection due to specific physical conditions, such as the presence of roads, favorable topography or land use conditions.

NR 1.43 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, April, 1975, No. 232, eff. 5-1-75; am. (3), Register, April, 1976, No. 244, eff. 5-1-76.

NR 1.44NR 1.44 Cooperation with county, town and municipal boards on land acquisition. The department shall inform county, town and municipal boards of proposed boundaries of land purchase projects in their areas. If these boards officially object, they shall be afforded an opportunity for personal appearances to present such objections to the board before a final decision on the proposed acquisition is made.

NR 1.445NR 1.445 County board approval of land purchase.

NR 1.445(1)(1) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to implement the provisions of s. 23.0917 (8) (d), Stats.

NR 1.445(2)(a)(a) “Land” means any ground considered as real property, but does not include the beds of lakes or flowages below the ordinary high water mark.

NR 1.445(2)(b)(b) “Local government unit” has the meaning given in s. 66.0131 (1) (a), Stats.

NR 1.445(2)(c)(c) “Members-elect” has the meaning given in s. 59.001 (2m), Stats.

NR 1.445(2)(e)(e) “Under the jurisdiction of” means subject to supervision, management and control as those terms are used in s. 23.11 (4), Stats.

NR 1.445(3)(a)(a) Upon taking an option to purchase land, the department shall determine whether the requirements of s. 23.0917 (8) (d), Stats., are applicable. The department shall develop and maintain information to allow a determination to be made.

NR 1.445(3)(b)(b) In making a determination on the applicability of s. 23.0917 (8) (d), Stats., to a pending option, the department shall calculate the sum of the following areas for the county in which the option was taken:

NR 1.445(3)(b)1.1. Land owned or under the jurisdiction of the board of commissioners of public lands;