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Natural Resources Working For Wildlife

Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division. Natural Resources Working For Wildlife. Natural Resources: What are they?.

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Natural Resources Working For Wildlife

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  1. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division Natural ResourcesWorking For Wildlife

  2. Natural Resources: What are they? Natural resources are naturally occurring materials such as air, soil, water, wildlife and plants that are produced through the earth’s natural processes. These resources can be either renewable or non-renewable.

  3. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for conserving, managing, and protecting these natural resources.

  4. DNR Divisions and Programs The various Divisions and Programs within DNR are responsible for the diverse natural resources of our state.

  5. Board of Natural Resources General Assembly Governor Appoints Empowers DNR Board Oversees DNR

  6. Coastal Resources Division • Marine Fisheries • Coastal Marshlands • Sand-Sharing System

  7. Environmental Protection Division • Clean Air • Clean Water • Healthy Lives • Productive Land

  8. High Falls State Park Etowah Mounds Historic Site Cloudland Canyon State Park Jarrell Plantation Historic Site Fort Yargo State Park State Parks and Historic Sites Division • State Parks • Historic Sites • Scenic Trails • Outdoor Recreation

  9. Pollution Prevention Assistance Division • Reduce pollution at the source • Promote pollution prevention ethic

  10. Historic Preservation Division Historic and archaeological resources • Identify • Protect • Preserve

  11. Wildlife Resources Division • Wildlife • Freshwater Fisheries • Protected/ Endangered Wildlife & Plants • Hunter Safety • Regulating Wild Animals • Boating Safety

  12. What Does WRD do? • Conservation • Management • Protection • Enforcement • Education

  13. WRD Sections • Fisheries Management • Game Management • Law Enforcement • Nongame Wildlife and Natural Heritage

  14. Fisheries Management

  15. Game Management

  16. Law Enforcement

  17. Nongame Wildlife and Natural Heritage

  18. Hunting and Fishing

  19. Who owns Wildlife? • We all do! • WRD manages wildlife on the behalf of all the citizens of Georgia. • Remember: Keep Wildlife Wild!

  20. The Importance of Land • Wildlife Management Areas • Public Fishing Areas • Natural Areas • State Parks/Historic Sites • Federal Lands

  21. Wildlife Management Areas • Managed by Game Management Section • More than 90 WMAs • Over one million acres • Managed for: • Wildlife Enhancement • Hunting • Fishing • Bird Watching • Hiking • Camping • Wildlife Education

  22. Public Fishing Areas • Perfect Family Areas • Managed for Quality Fishing • Variety of Amenities

  23. Natural Areas • Rare species and natural communities • Natural species habitat diversity • Public uses include: • Hunting • Fishing • Hiking • Boating • Wildlife observation

  24. Other Lands • WRD also cooperates with: • State Parks • Historic Sites • National Forests • National Wildlife Refuges • And others!

  25. Who Pays for Wildlife and Fisheries Management?

  26. Working for Wildlife: What Can I Do? • Buy a hunting or fishing license • Buy a Wildlife License Plate • Give to the Tax Check-off • Volunteer • Join a Conservation Organization that supports sound wildlife management

  27. Want to Know More About Wildlife in Georgia? For more information, visit the Wildlife Resources Division Web Site at: www.georgiawildlife.com

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