| (A) State Historic Sites should be managed to insure the continued conservation of significant cultural features. (B) When natural resources are a significant component of a State Historic Site, natural resource management should emphasize maintenance and restoration of natural communities, and natural biodiversity, consistent with the primary goals of the area. (C) State Historic Sites should be managed, consistent with the site management plan, to address habitat needs of indigenous flora and fauna including species and communities listed as threatened or endangered or species of special concern as identified by staff. (d) State Park and Historic Sites. A State Park and Historic Site is an area established for the preservation, interpretation and public enjoyment of prehistoric and historic resources of statewide or national significance that also offers substantial recreational opportunities for visitors. (1) Selection. State Parks and Historic Sites shall be designated by the Commission, using the criteria set forth in this subsection: (2) Development. (A) Development of recreational features in a State Parks and Historic Site should only be provided when there is a demonstrated demand for these facilities and/or when they facilitate additional appreciation of the historic resource, and where such facilities and activities are not detrimental to the overall historical significance of the site, and the natural environment. (B) The intensity of recreational development in a State Parks and Historic Site should be within the carrying capacity of the resource. Facility design and construction materials should be aesthetically pleasing, and when feasible consistent with the character of the historical feature. (3) Operation. (A) Preservation, interpretation, restoration, and/or reconstruction activities in a State Parks and Historic Site should be in accord with documented historical, archeological and architectural information. (B) The historical and aesthetic integrity of a in a State Parks and Historic Site should be preserved, and encroachments from conflicting uses or facilities should be avoided. Original material and character-defining elements should not be obscured or destroyed to facilitate interpretation, or promote visitor convenience except when unavoidable to comply with rules or statutes pertaining to health, safety or architectural barriers. (C) Interpretation in a State Parks and Historic Site should reflect the significant cultural and natural resources of the site. (4) Use. (A) A State Park and Historic Site should provide for appropriate and sustainable resource oriented recreation or public enjoyment that is not detrimental to the long term stewardship of the cultural and natural resources. (B) A State Park and Historic Sites may provide public hunting opportunity when such use is not detrimental to the primary goals and management of the area and as sound biological management, location, physical conditions, safety and other public uses permit. (5) Management. (A) A State Park and Historic Site should be managed to insure the continued conservation of significant cultural features and natural resources. (B) Natural resource management in a State Parks and Historic Site should emphasize maintenance and restoration of natural communities and biodiversity, consistent with the primary goals of the area. (C) A State Park and Historic Site should be managed, in accordance with the site management plan, to address habitat needs of indigenous flora and fauna, including species and communities listed as threatened or endangered or species of special concern as identified by staff. |
| Source Note: The provisions of this §59.64 adopted to be effective January 2, 1997, 21 TexReg 12420; amended to be effective April 23, 2001, 26 TexReg 3023; amended to be effective August 10, 2009, 34 TexReg 5394 |
