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Contact Information. Bob Adamcik Wildlife Biologist Branch of Wildlife Resources Washington, D.C. 703-358-2359 bob_adamcik@fws.gov. NWRS Priority: Landscape Integrity .
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Contact Information • Bob Adamcik Wildlife Biologist Branch of Wildlife Resources Washington, D.C. 703-358-2359 bob_adamcik@fws.gov
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)
Management Perspective for Integrity • Prior to significant human disturbance • Pre-European settlement
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
Threats to Landscape Integrity • Invasives • Fire suppression • Development
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
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