N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-3
Duties of the Department.
§ 113-3. Duties of the Department.
(a) It shall be the duty of the Department, by investigation, recommendation and publication, to aid:
(1) In the promotion of the conservation and development of the natural resources of the State;
(2) In promoting a more profitable use of lands and forests;
(3) Repealed by Session Laws 1977, c. 198, s. 15; c. 771, s. 7;
(4) In coordinating existing scientific investigations and other related agencies in formulating and promoting sound policies of conservation and development; and
(5) Repealed by Session Laws 1977, c. 771, s. 7.
(b) Repealed by Session Laws 1959, c. 779, s. 3.