The director, upon the recommendation of the board, may accept on behalf of the state gifts of land suitable for forestry purposes or suitable for the purposes of reforestation or afforestation, and may receive contributions from any source for the purchase, or the care and maintenance, of such land. The recommendation of the board shall be made by resolution duly adopted at a regular meeting.

The acceptance of the land or contributions shall be subject to such conditions or restrictions as the board deems advisable. Any conditions or restrictions required by the board shall be clearly set forth in the resolution of the board which recommends acceptance of the land or contributions and in the instruments of conveyance.

Before accepting conveyance of the land, the director shall have the title examined. The director shall not accept title unless a good and merchantable title free and clear of all taxes, liens, or other financial encumbrances is shown to be vested in the grantor or donor. The title shall be passed upon and approved by the Attorney General.