(1) These rules establish the policy of the fish, wildlife and parks commission for the acquisition of wildlife habitat by the department of fish, wildlife and parks. This policy is popularly known as Habitat Montana. Habitat Montana is a key tool in achieving the department's mission as stated in the vision document adopted by the commission in November, 1992:

(a) The Montana department of fish, wildlife and parks, and fish, wildlife and parks commission provide for the stewardship of the fish, wildlife, parks and recreational resources of Montana, while contributing to the quality of life for present and future generations.

(2) Through Habitat Montana, the commission and department will establish a statewide wildlife habitat system which will conserve our wildlife resources and pass them intact to future generations.