Datasets / Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge : Fiscal Year 2002


Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge : Fiscal Year 2002

Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior

Issued over 9 years ago

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Summary

Type of release
a one-off release of a single dataset

Data Licence
Not Applicable

Content Licence
Creative Commons CCZero

Verification
automatically awarded

Description

This annual narrative report for Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2002 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, upland restoration, water level management, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, and animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, tribal coordination, private land activities, and Friends organizations, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, wildfire preparedness, and land acquisition. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, comprehensive management planning, general administration, and safety are discussed in the Refuge planning and administration section. Refuge brochures are attached.