As used in this chapter:
1. “Area” means an area of land or water or both land and water.
2. “Commission” means the natural resource commission.
3. “Dedication” means the allocation of an area as a preserve by a public agency or by a private owner by written stipulation in a form approved by the department.
4. “Department” means department of natural resources created under section 455A.2.
5. “Director” means director of the department.
6. “Preserve” means an area of land or water formally dedicated under this chapter for maintenance as nearly as possible in its natural condition though it need not be completely primeval in character at the time of dedication or an area which has unusual flora, fauna, geological, archaeological, scenic, or historical features of scientific or educational value.
86 Acts, ch 1245, §1869
C93, §465C.1