(1) When the purchase of lands by state agencies is considered as an appropriate strategy for the protection of certain nongame species, the lands considered shall be restricted to: Natural communities, both terrestrial and aquatic, that exhibit the highest degree of integrity and least evidence of disturbance; and
(2) Habitats of Arkansas' rarest and most severely endangered or threatened native organisms.
(3) Decisions for land purchase under this program will take into account the availability and preservation status of all Arkansas lands known to represent whatever particular value may be under consideration. In accordance with the same system of priorities, funds from this source may be used for restoring and protecting natural communities, both terrestrial and aquatic, and populations of rare, endangered, or threatened native organisms.