### Question
How does GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION define improved property?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 698b*, **improved property** is defined as:

> a detached year-round one-family dwelling which serves as the owner's permanent place of abode at the time of acquisition, and construction of which was begun before July 1, 1973, which is used for noncommercial residential purposes, together with not to exceed three acres of land on which the dwelling is situated and together with such additional lands or interests therein as the Secretary deems to be reasonably necessary for access thereto, such lands being in the same ownership as the dwelling, together with any structures accessory to the dwelling which are situated on such land

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 698b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION**

