(70 ILCS 410/3) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7103)
Sec. 3.
The purpose of this Act is to provide for the creation of
conservation districts. Such districts may, and their principal purpose is
to, acquire in fee or a lesser right or interest, preserve and maintain
wildland, other open land, scenic roadways and pathways; hold such real
property, with or without public access, for the education, pleasure and
recreation of the public or for other open space values; preserve portions
thereof in their natural condition and undertake development of other
portions thereof; manage and use such real property in such manner and with
such restrictions as will leave it unimpaired for the benefit of future
generations; and otherwise promote the conservation of nature, flora and
fauna, natural environment and natural resources of the district.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2396.)
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