6.4 Federal Conservation Partners
6.4.9 Department of Defense (DOD) Te Department of Defense’s (DOD) Natural Resources Conservation Compliance Program (NR Program) supports the military’s testing and training mission by protecting its biolog- ical resources. Te NR Program provides policy, guidance, and oversight for management of natural resources on approximately 28 million acres nationwide of military land, air, and water resources owned or operated by DOD. North Carolina DOD facilities include:
• Marine Corps Installation East
ǐ Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
ǐ Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
ǐ Marine Corps Air Station New River
• Fort Bragg Army Base
ǐ Pope Army Airfeld
ǐ Camp Mackall Army training facility
• Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
• Sunny Point Military Ocean Terminal
• Harvey Point Defense Testing Activity
Te NR Program’s goal is to support the military’s combat readiness mission by ensuring continued access to realistic habitat conditions, while simultaneously working to ensure the long-term sustainability of our nation’s priceless natural heritage. Te NR Program’s primary responsibilities are to: • Oversee development and implementation of natural resource-related policy, guidance, procedures, and metrics;
• Ensure military service compliance with policies, Executive Orders, and legislative obligations;
• Respond to Congressional inquiries;
• Manage natural resources allocation programs; and
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, including NGOs, states, and other federal agencies.
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2015 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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