Appendix 3
In 2007, the EBCI Fisheries and Wildlife Management office was created with a mission to sustainably manage aquatic and terrestrial species and ecosystems for the present-day Cherokee community and future generations. Today the program builds upon generations of Cherokee natural resource stewardship to manage diverse biological resources on EBCI lands. The program envisions a Cherokee landscape that sustains abundant and healthy wildlife populations that maintain ecosystem services, cultural traditions, and recreational opportunities for the Cherokee community. Our program works to manage fish and game populations for subsistence and cultural uses, restore and protect both culturally significant and rare non-game species, and promote the connection between conservation and cultural values. Responsibly managing resources of value for the Cherokee community is dependent upon informed planning initiatives with a sustainable focus that relies on understanding conservation actions and stressors affect the quality of life for both present and future Cherokee generations.
2025 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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