The commission shall have the following powers and duties with regard to the Forest Heritage Trust Program:
(1) To adopt and promulgate all policies, rules, and regulations necessary for the identification and acquisition of forest heritage areas and for the selection, dedication, management, and use of forest heritage preserves;
(2) To acquire forest heritage areas in the name of the State of Georgia as otherwise provided by law;
(3) To advocate and approve the dedication of forest heritage preserves; and
(4) To provide general supervision and direction in the protection, management, operation, and use of forest heritage preserves.