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Enhancing Landscape Integrity and Biodiversity in Wildlife Refuges

Bob Adamcik, Wildlife Biologist at the Branch of Wildlife Resources in Washington, D.C., emphasizes the importance of maintaining the biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health of wildlife systems. This commitment, outlined in the Refuge Improvement Act, focuses on addressing significant threats like invasive species and development while acknowledging the historical context of habitats. Effective management strategies include partnerships for restoration projects, volunteer involvement, and enhancing visitor experiences through accurate historical interpretation.

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Enhancing Landscape Integrity and Biodiversity in Wildlife Refuges

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  1. Contact Information • Bob Adamcik Wildlife Biologist Branch of Wildlife Resources Washington, D.C. 703-358-2359 bob_adamcik@fws.gov

  2. NWRS Priority: Landscape Integrity • “ensure that the biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health of the System are maintained for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans” (Refuge Improvement Act) • Policy on Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health (601FW3)

  3. Management Perspective for Integrity • Prior to significant human disturbance • Pre-European settlement

  4. Results of Lost Landscape Integrity: • Ecologist’s perspective (Losses) • Biodiversity • Ecological processes • Management success • Historian’s perspective (Losses) • Original viewshed • Original flora and fauna • Physical trail features

  5. Threats to Landscape Integrity • Invasives • Fire suppression • Development

  6. Historic Habitats: Our Joint Vision • Benefits to refuges • Biological integrity and diversity • Highest wildlife value • Benefits to trail historians • More accurate interpretation • True historical preservation • Broader visitor experience

  7. Opportunities for Partnerships • Refuges need assistance • Funding and proposals • Partners for restoration projects • Volunteers in trail maintenance • Volunteers in interpretation • Refuges (and FWS) offer assistance • Biorestoration exertise (on and off refuges) • Interpretive facilities • Community support

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