(525 ILCS 30/3.11) (from Ch. 105, par. 703.11)
Sec. 3.11.
"Nature preserve" means a natural area, and land necessary
for its protection, any estate, interest or right in which has been dedicated
under this Act to be maintained as nearly as possible in its natural condition
and to be used in a manner and under limitations consistent with its continued
preservation, without impairment, disturbance or artificial development,
for the public purposes of present and future
scientific research, education, esthetic enjoyment and providing habitat
for plant and animal species and communities and other natural objects.
(Source: P.A. 82-445.)
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