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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Contact Information Bob AdamcikBob Adamcik Wildlife Biologist Branch of Wildlife Resources Washington, D.C.

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1 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Contact Information Bob AdamcikBob Adamcik Wildlife Biologist Branch of Wildlife Resources Washington, D.C. 703-358-2359bob_adamcik@fws.gov

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4 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)“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)Policy on Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health (601FW3)

5 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Management Perspective for Integrity Prior to significant human disturbancePrior to significant human disturbance Pre-European settlementPre-European settlement

6 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Results of Lost Landscape Integrity: Ecologist’s perspective (Losses)Ecologist’s perspective (Losses) –Biodiversity –Ecological processes –Management success Historian’s perspective (Losses)Historian’s perspective (Losses) –Original viewshed –Original flora and fauna –Physical trail features

7 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Threats to Landscape Integrity InvasivesInvasives Fire suppressionFire suppression DevelopmentDevelopment

8 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Historic Habitats: Our Joint Vision Benefits to refugesBenefits to refuges –Biological integrity and diversity –Highest wildlife value Benefits to trail historiansBenefits to trail historians –More accurate interpretation –True historical preservation –Broader visitor experience

9 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Opportunities for Partnerships Refuges need assistanceRefuges need assistance –Funding and proposals –Partners for restoration projects –Volunteers in trail maintenance –Volunteers in interpretation Refuges (and FWS) offer assistanceRefuges (and FWS) offer assistance –Biorestoration exertise (on and off refuges) –Interpretive facilities –Community support

10 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service END END

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