It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Legislature to provide for the conservation of the land resources of the counties, for the establishment of sound administration and management of county–owned lands in order that these lands may be conserved and the maximum revenue obtained, for the protection of the tax base, and for the encouragement of stable operation of farms and ranches.

Source: SL 1939, ch 25, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 12.3402.