Program Leader:
Gene DeGayner
Regional Program Leaders:
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Program Initiatives:
Hunting
Get Wild!
NatureWatch (official)
- Eyes on Wildlife (program description). Eyes on Wildlife is a sub program in NatureWatch.
Be Bear Aware & Wildlife Stewardship
Wildlife on Your National Forests
(2005) PDF 498 KB (Brochure)
Success Stories
Idaho Wildlife Habitat/Highway Connectivity - Recently Completed
Personnel
Wildlife/Fish/Botanists by Year
(2007; 28.9 KB PDF)
Related Topic Areas:
Bats: Masters of the Night's Sky
(TES Initiative)
MOUs
Threatened, Endangered
& Sensitive Species Program (TES)
WFW Issue Update Papers
Birds of North America database
Partnerships
- CCS
Breeding Bird Survey
Other Related Links
Wildlife Ecology Unit:
Dr. Christina Vojta
Lowell Suring
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'Wildlife' includes the National Wildlife Program and
the National Wildlife Ecology Unit.
The National Wildlife Program assists field biologists in attaining the Chief's wildlife priorities and manage wildlife habitat resources from a healthy ecosystem perspective.
Program 'Initiatives' include "Get Wild!", "Making Tracks" and "Elk Country". See the complete listing on the left. 'Initiatives' are special topics to which we give added emphasis through projects, events, literature and funding. The intent of our varied Initiatives is to help us and our partners move forward to accomplish specific management goals for certain key issues.
The Wildlife Program covers terrestrial animal species not considered 'threatened, endangered or sensitive' species (TES). We have a specific TES program for species with this designation.
The Wildlife Ecology Unit (WEU) is a detached staff unit located in Flagstaff, Arizona. WEU's primary function is facilitating the transfer of technology and technical information from research to field biologist. The WEU staff serves on technical teams addressing terrestrial watershed management issues, including TES species.
Wildlife News:
Call for Nominations - Jack Adams, Lloyd Swift, and FS-BLM Conservation Awards
Due Date: January 30, 2009
It is time to recognize outstanding, sustained employee performance in Forest Service fish and wildlife conservation by preparing nominations for the Jack Adams and Lloyd W. Swift Sr. Awards. Nominees should typify the characteristics and qualities of Jack Adams and Lloyd W. Swift Sr., as described in the enclosed award descriptions and nomination criteria.
This is also a request for three nominations for the Forest Service-Bureau Land Management (FS-BLM) awards. These awards recognize exemplary conservation efforts for fisheries, wildlife, and native plants. This year the Karl Urban Celebrating Wildflowers Award will be presented along with the Conservation Leadership Partner and the Conservation Project annual awards. A description and criteria for each award is enclosed.
All award nominations should focus on key accomplishments of the nominees as they relate to the attached criteria, as well as overall benefits to fish, wildlife, or botanic resources. Please submit no more than one nomination for each award from your Region, Station, Area, or Institute, and please limit your submission to two pages for each of the joint FS-BLM awards.
The BLM Division Chief of Fish, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, and the FS Watershed, Fisheries, Wildlife, Air, and Rare Plants Director will identify the selection committee members for these awards. All five awards will be presented during the Chief’s Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management Directors Reception at the 74th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, March 15-21, 2009, in Arlington, Virginia.
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Descriptions/Nomination Information 58 KB pdf
Bat Conservation International signs MOU with USDA Forest Service
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2008 Bat Blitz on Bankhead National Forest
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New Bighorn Sheep/Goat Publications
Kudos to Melanie Woolever and Tim Schommer for doing this review and producing this product! It is huge and very significant effort.
A Review of Disease-related Conflicts Between Domestic Sheep and Goats and Bighorn Sheep;
Schommer, Timothy J.; Woolever, Melanie M. 2008; RMRS-GTR-209
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Abstract:
Research shows that contact between bighorn sheep and domestic sheep and goats can lead to respiratory disease and fatal pneumonia in bighorn sheep. We reviewed experimental methods and evidence regarding respiratory disease in bighorn sheep relative to domestic sheep and goats based upon the contact hypothesis and categorized by experimental approach. Although efforts to identify organisms causing pneumonia in bighorn sheep following contact with domestic sheep have identified multiple bacteria species, the complete range of mechanisms/causal agents leading to epizootic disease events are not completely understood. However, based upon the effect of disease transmission, spatial and/or temporal separation between domestic sheep and goats and bighorn sheep is prudent when the management objective is to maintain bighorn sheep populations.
Climate Change Report for Hunters and Anglers
A new report outlining the potential impacts of climate change on North America’s fish and game species is released by a joint cooperation of nine leading conservation organizations.
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Link: www.seasonsend.org
Minorities in Birding
John C. Robinson's new book entitled 'Birding for Everyone' is available.
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Award Winners:
Answer the Call 2008 Award Winners - CONGRATULATIONS!
Answer the Call” is a partnership program between the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Quail Unlimited and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The program promotes quail and upland game bird habitat management nationwide through cooperative projects. This year's award winners were honored at Quail Unlimited’s National Convention in Springfield, MO.
Jay Cox, member of Patoka Hills (IN) Chapter of Quail Unlimited, was presented the 2008 “Answer the Call” Award for an outstanding volunteer.
Gary Rotta, Wildlife Biologist on the Plumas National Forest, was presented the National “Answer the Call” Award.
Dave Zalunardo, Pacific Northwest Regional Representative to the “Answer the Call” partnership was recognized for 14 years of exemplary service.
Congratulations Jay, Gary and Dave! Thank you for your dedication.
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Jack Adams Award for 2008 - Norm Weiland
Congratulations to Norm Weiland. Norm’s entire career was marked by “lead by example”. With a quiet confidence, professional attitude, and strong personal commitment to wildlife conservation, Norm made all the programs and projects he touched a success worth emulating. In the words of one of his former supervisors, “Norm had a truly self-less determination to make the Forest Service be at its best.” Norm Weiland embodies the attributes that signify a Jack Adams award winner. We are grateful for his 30 year contribution to the Forest Service, natural resource conservation, and the wildlife program.
Lloyd Swift Sr. Award for 2008 - Tom L. Darden
Congratulations to Tom Darden.
Following Pinchot’s admonishment to serve the public in fair and open ways, Tom has been resolute in supporting the application of science in the management of national forests, and highly effective at building diverse coalitions and collaborative approaches to natural resource conservation and management. Tom has multiplied his effectiveness many times over by coaching and mentoring young biologists and influencing Forest Service Leadership. As with Lloyd Swift, Sr., Tom’s leadership, commitment and innovative approaches to resource management has been a driving force for wildlife conservation across National Forest System lands and beyond.
FS-BLM Conservation Leadership Partner Award 2008: National Wild Turkey Federation
This year the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management jointly recognized the National Wild Turkey Federation during the 73rd North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
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6th Annual Mule Deer Conservation Award Recipient
Congratulations to Steve Blatt of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest! (2007)
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Elk Country Award (2007) Recipient - Land Protection
Congratulations to the Dakota Prairie Grasslands!
Ron Erickson of Forest Service Region 1 and Dave Pieper, Dakota Prairie Grasslands supervisor, accepted the award on behalf of their staffs.
More information...
Elk Country Award (2007) Recipient - Individual Achievement
Congratulations to Jeff Bohler of the Umpqua National Forest!
The award recognizes Bohler for his hard work and leadership in enhancing forage conditions for elk and other wildlife in Douglas County.
More information...
R6 Master Stewardship agreements with RMEF and the NWTF
This is an internal US Forest Service link.
http://fsweb.r6.fs.fed.us/aqm/ga/masteragreements/r6ga-masteragreements.shtml
EPA, National and Environmental Groups Launch "Green Infrastructure" Plan to Benefit Communities and the Environment
News for Release: Thursday, January 17, 2008
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USDI Fish & Wildlife Service - Flyways Website
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Radar Technologies - Interesting Applications for Bats, Birds and some Insects
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Audubon Society Lauches "Together Green" - Conservation Leadership Program
Due June 27, 2008
More information...
National and Regional Contacts:
Beth Hahn - Acting
Wildlife Program Manager
USDA-Forest Service
Northern Region
Federal Building
P.O. Box 7669
Missoula, MT 59807
Phone: 406-329-3677
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Melanie Woolever
Wildlife Program Manager
USDA-Forest Service
Rocky Mountain Region
740 Simms Street
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303-275-5007
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Gail Tunberg
Wildlife Program Manager
USDA-Forest Service
Southwestern Region
333 Broadway, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-842-3262
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Danielle Chi
Wildlife Program Manager
USDA-Forest Service
Intermountain Region
324 25th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
Phone: 801-625-5667
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Cheryl Carrothers
Wildlife Program Manager
USDA-Forest Service
Pacific Southwest Region
1323 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Phone: 707-562-8929
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Bill Otani
Wildlife Program Manager
USDA-Forest Service
Pacific Northwest Region
333 Southwest First Avenue
Portland, OR 97208-3623
Phone: 503-808-2972
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Kenneth 'Rex' Ennis
Wildlife Program Manager
USDA-Forest Service
Southeastern Region
1720 Peachtree Road, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30367
Phone: 404-347-4081
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Bill Bartush
Wildlife Program Manager
USDA-Forest Service
Eastern Region
626 East Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 800
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-297-xxxx
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Mike Goldstein
Wildlife Ecologist
USDA-Forest Service
Alaska Region
Federal Building
P.O. Box 21628
Juneau, AK 99802-1628
Phone: 907-586-7905
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Jina Mariani
Assistant - National Wildlife Program Leader
USDA-Forest Service
WFW staff
1400 Independence Ave., SW,
Mail Stop -1121
Washington, DC 20250-1121
Phone: 406 329-3463
Cell: 406 360-7296
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Gene DeGayner
National Wildlife Program Leader
USDA-Forest Service
WFW staff
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Mail Stop 1121
Washington, D.C.
20250-1121
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Web Links:
Downloadable Publications:
Wildlife Publications
Wildlife on Your National Forests
(2005) PDF 498 KB (Brochure)
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