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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Setting the scene: the Oregon Conservation Strategy. Introducing the Oregon Conservation trategy. Oregon Native Turtle Conservation Forum Oregon Zoo – March 20, 2009. Why State Strategies (Action Plans)?. “Big picture” framework for

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

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  1. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Setting the scene: the Oregon Conservation Strategy Introducing the Oregon Conservation trategy Oregon Native Turtle Conservation Forum Oregon Zoo – March 20, 2009

  2. Why State Strategies(Action Plans)? • “Big picture” framework for Fish and Wildlife conservation • Make the best use of limited conservation dollars • Framework to respond to emerging conservation issues

  3. Oregon Conservation Strategy Identifies priorities: Conservation actions Landscapes Habitats Species

  4. Turtles in the Oregon Conservation Strategy • Painted turtle, Western pond turtle are “Strategy species” • Invasive threats identified • Key conservation actions identified

  5. Oregon Conservation Strategy at work: Addressing barriers to fish and wildlife movement Photo by Greg Apke Photo by Patricia Cramer

  6. The Oregon Conservation Strategy at work: Problem: Declining habitats ~ 1850 extent Current extent Data from Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center Opportunities: Planning Workshops Outreach Audrey Hatch Susan Barnes ODFW/Oregon Zoo

  7. Urban Conservation in the Oregon Conservation Strategy

  8. Statewide guidance from the Oregon Conservation Strategy • Defines monitoring priorities for citizen scientists • Helps link volunteers to projects

  9. Conservation in Oregon: A role for everyone!

  10. For more information: Oregon Conservation Strategy technical coordinator: Audrey Hatch (503) 947-6320Audrey.C.Hatch@state.or.us Oregon Conservation Strategy Implementation & Grants: Michael Pope (503) 947 – 6321 Michael.D.Pope@state.or.us

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