Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1981 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 the master plan, public participation, research, and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, croplands, fire management, and wilderness areas. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, water birds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, animal control, marking, and bird banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, fishing, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilizationreplacement, communications systems, and energy conservation. Cooperative programs are provided at the end.