Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1992 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Land acquisition is also covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, grasslands, fire management, pest control, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, shorebirds, game mammals, animal control, marking, banding, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilizationreplacement, communications systems, and computer systems. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end. Refuge brochures are attached.