Except as provided in the management plan, there shall be no removal of any natural material, product, or object from a natural area. A Scientific Research and Collecting permit is required for collecting in all natural areas. (See Rule 0400-02-08-.28.) No natural or man-made object that could endanger or detract from the natural characteristics of the natural area may be introduced to the natural area.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201, et seq.; 11-1-101; 11-13-106; and 11-14-104. Administrative History: Original rule filed June 7, 1974; effective July 7, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed September 16, 2013; effective December 15, 2013. Amendments filed January 11, 2021; effective April 11, 2021.