Chapter 6 Conservation Goals and Priorities
programs, non-governmental conservation organizations such as the Audubon Society and the NC Wildlife Federation, and county cooperative extension agencies. Continuing efforts should develop and foster partnerships that incorporate targeted conservation topics into existing programs. As unmet needs are identified, new projects should be developed and implemented through cooperative efforts. Emphasis should be on local programs, where individuals can have personal experiences that may foster greater appreciation and concern for local or regional conservation issues. Important needs for the NCWRC and its partners include the following topics. 6.3.4.4.1 Wildlife Education Programs • Develop demonstration projects for wildlife education programs. • Develop citizen education programs about impacts from homes on wildlife, coexisting with wildlife, and having a wildlife-friendly landscape. • Work with developers, local government staff, and elected officials on ways to minimize impacts (e.g., impervious surface effects on stormwater drainage). • Develop programs and involve the public through volunteer and citizen science opportunities. • Work toward better coordination among biologists and educators to develop effective education and outreach materials for endangered/rare species and implement workshops that highlight high-priority species, species groups, and habitats. • Promote and expand cooperative projects between partners and other organizations with an aim to improve efficiency and effectiveness at reaching shared goals. 6.3.4.4.2 Wildlife Educational Materials • Develop and distribute wildlife educational materials to public school systems. • Develop public informational materials on wildlife species, management programs, and habitat conservation. • Distribute educational materials about reducing homeowner impacts to natural communities. • Incorporate education/outreach goals, priorities, and ideas from existing conservation plans, such as the North American Bat Conservation Partnership Strategic plan and the Partners in Flight Landbird Conservation Plan. 6.3.4.4.3 Engaging the Public • Conduct human dimension surveys to understand attitudes toward wildlife better and to use information to develop appropriate education and outreach programs and materials for the public. • Provide learning opportunities such as the NCWRC ForestHer NC program, which supports, educates, and empowers a community of women landowners and natural resources professionals to engage in forest conservation and stewardship in North Carolina.
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