§ 1584 Ecological Reserve Definition

Fish and Game Code·California

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This law explains what an "ecological reserve" is – land or water that the commission sets aside to stay natural for people to enjoy and for scientists to study.

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•The commission decides which land or water becomes an ecological reserve.
•The reserve must stay natural and not be developed.
•It is meant for the public to see native plants and animals and for scientific research.

Example

A county sets aside a wetland as an ecological reserve.

The wetland must be kept in its natural state so families can walk and watch birds, and researchers can study the plants and animals there.

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§ 1584 Ecological Reserve Definition

As used in this article, “ecological reserve” means land or land and water areas that are designated as an ecological reserve by the commission pursuant to Section 1580 and that are to be preserved in a natural condition, or which are to be provided some level of protection as determined by the commission, for the benefit of the general public to observe native flora and fauna and for scientific study or research. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 667, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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ecological reserve commission Section 1580 natural condition protection native flora and fauna scientific study or research

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1584.

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