An area may be dedicated as a buffer area in the same manner as provided in this Act for the dedication of a nature preserve. A dedicated buffer area shall have the same status and protection under this Act as a nature preserve, including being subject to the provisions of Section 14, except that the Commission, the Governor and any public owner of a dedicated interest therein may jointly approve a taking of land therefrom, or allow an intrusion thereon, for another public use after a finding by the Commission that such taking or intrusion would be in the public interest. A dedicated buffer area may be dedicated as a nature preserve.
525 ILCS 30/10