6.9 Other Statewide Conservation Partners and Initiatives
NCPARC is a unique conservation network because it includes conservation of all reptiles and amphibians; is focused on conserving the habitats required for survival; includes all individuals, organizations, and agencies that have an interest in reptile and amphibian conservation; and focuses not only on endangered and threatened species but also on keeping common native species common. Additional information is available from its web- site (www.ncparc.org/about/about.htm). 6.9.14 NC Partners In Flight (NCPIF) NCPIF is North Carolina’s Chapter of Partners In Flight, a cooperative efort involving part- nerships among federal, state, and local government agencies, philanthropic foundations, professional organizations, conservation groups, industry, the academic community, and private individuals. NCPIF is a statewide initiative that brings together government, pri- vate, and public organizations, and individuals in an efort to further migratory bird con- servation through habitat protection, management, monitoring, professional training, and education. NCPIF is also part of the Southeast PIF Work Group. Additional information is available from its website (http://ncpartnersinfight.org). 6.9.15 NC Prescribed Fire Council Fire is a natural part of North Carolina’s ecosystem. Low-intensity fre historically occurred across the state to maintain some ecosystems. Today, prescribed burning is essential to the perpetuation, restoration, and management of many plant and animal communities. Te mission of the NC Prescribed Fire Council is to foster cooperation among all par- ties in North Carolina with an interest or stake in prescribed fre. Te goal is to optimize burning opportunities for the beneft of natural ecosystems and wildlife and to reduce the risk of damage from wildfres. Tis will be accomplished by encouraging the exchange of information, techniques, and experiences among practitioners of prescribed fre in North Carolina. Another goal is to promote public understanding of the regional importance and benefts of prescribed fre. Goals and objectives are described in the Council’s 2013–2018 Strategic Plan. Council members represent federal and state agencies, organizations, corporations, insti- tutions, or private landowners with an interest in prescribed fre and whose goals are consistent with the Council’s mission. Te Council advocates for increased expertise in pre- scribed fre through the sharing of technical and biological information; promotes safety, training, and research in the art and science of prescribed fre; reviews prescribed fre practices, regulations, and policies, and suggests improvements; and promotes BMPs that minimize smoke and air quality impacts from prescribed fres. Te Council is afliated
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