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for "Wildlife conservation"
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17079
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A number of individuals have expressed their views on the state's quail situation. Johnson provides an interesting summary of conditions as they now exist.
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17094
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Pou adds another opinion as to why quail are declining in the state and gives six reasons he feels will assist the quail in making a comeback.
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23074
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North Carolina is home to both Dwarf and Neuse River Waterdogs, amphibious, permanently aquatic salamanders whose habitats are in the rivers of piedmont and coastal North Carolina. The history, life facts, and protection of the waterdogs are discussed in this article.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 79 Issue 3, May/June 2015,
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24026
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In 1986, Lake View Park Commission turned to the Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society for help with preventing a strip mall from being built on Beaver Lake and surrounding wetlands. Today, the area is a thriving bird sanctuary as a result of preservation and conservation efforts.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 11, November 2014,
p82-83, il
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24028
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Land trusts work with willing landowners in their communities to ensure that critical places are protected forever. Western North Carolina is home to some of the largest sections of land trusts in the state.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 12, December 2014,
p78-79, il
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24080
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Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers who build and maintain trails in National Forest wilderness areas. The organization fosters new generations of environmentalists and public land stewardship.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 11, November 2013,
p80-81, il
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24099
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Four red wolf puppies were born at the Nature Center and are expected to thrive and bolster red wolf populations in the nation. The Species Survival Plan saved the red wolf from extinction after only 14 pure wolves remained in the entire world.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 7, July 2012,
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26042
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is playing with a new program: RENEW, or Renewed Emphasis Now on an Environment for Wildlife. The program, which is still in a formative stage, aims to provide more suitable wildlife habitat and access to hunters by working with farms and private landowners.
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26064
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The 40th annual National Wildlife Week will feature the need for clean water in all the nation’s waterways. The focus will be that clean water not only helps humans thrive but also wildlife from the mountains to the oceans.
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26096
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The Secretary of the Interior has designated over $62 million in funds for fish and wildlife restoration and hunter safety programs. Funds come from taxes on ammunition, arms, and equipment, and appropriations are made to each state depending on activities and population.
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26343
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In Brevard, North Carolina, industry and environmentalism co-exist. DuPont maintains an unspoiled forest with the help of ranger Charlie Paxton.
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26360
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For fish and wildlife management, law enforcement is a key tool. However, there are divergent views on how law enforcement should be used and organized for fish and wildlife management.
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26380
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In part II of an article presented in the Fall 1978 edition, Krug continues his discussion of law enforcement and environmental conservation. Krug advocates for the conservation officer approach that allows wildlife agencies to employ specially trained, professional law enforcers to take on problems such as poaching.
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26473
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Chris Madson, editor of Wyoming Wildlife magazine, was the keynote speaker at the N.C. Wildlife Federation’s annual convention in February. Madson discussed the need for a human commitment to the preservation of wild places, and defended the traditions and philosophy of hunters.
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26543
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Ninety million dollars has been apportioned to all fifty states for fish and wildlife aid, specifically hunter safety programs, and wildlife and sport fishing restoration.
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