### Question
How is the "native vegetation" defined?


### Answer
The term **native vegetation** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 1902* as follows -

> those plant species, communities, or vegetative associations which are endemic to a given area and which would normally be identified with a healthy and productive range condition occurring as a result of the natural vegetative process of the area

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 37-PUBLIC RANGELANDS IMPROVEMENT**

