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26470
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In May, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation hired its first western regional executive for the state. Dixon Herman will work with and start local affiliate wildlife clubs and camps, attend public hearings, and facilitate education and public outreach. Some problems the Federation will address pertain to forest management, multiple-use issues, and the animal rights movement.
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26471
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The U.S. Forest Service is reworking new management plans for the Nantahala and Pisgah Forests in western North Carolina. New directives include developing alternatives on timber harvest methods, citing a greater need for uneven-aged management and more detailed analysis on below-cost harvests, biological diversity, wildlife habitat, and road-less areas.
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26472
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Casey Williams, a fifth-grade student at Cameron Park Elementary School is using her science report to help the environment in Orange County, North Carolina. Her report helped form an environmental group that is calling on county school officials to eliminate polystyrene from the cafeterias and install dishwashers.
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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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26474
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New restrictions have been placed on the size and creel limits of several saltwater fish in North Carolina. These new rules are effective January 14 and apply to cobia and certain species of snapper and grouper.
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26475
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North Carolina faces numerous environmental issues such as acid rain and global warming. While the government has a responsibility for managing the public’s welfare, citizens must communicate our concerns and respond with collective action.
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26476
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Dr. John Anderson was elected president of the N.C. Wildlife Federation. In a recent interview, Anderson discussed how North Carolina is rapidly urbanizing and we’re seeing a clash of cultures between rural traditions and modern practices. He will continue to work towards protecting natural resources and ensuring the public’s right to use them.
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26477
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Last year two North Carolinians traveled from Raleigh to the Soviet Union on a scientific collection expedition. Their purpose was to find the taimen, the largest salmonid species in the world, and the lenok, a salmonid fish native to Siberian rivers. These fish will be displayed at the Tennessee Aquarium in June 1992.
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26478
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State wildlife biologists have released five river otters in the Little Tennessee River in Swain County, bringing to 20 the total number released this past winter in the North Carolina mountains. Biologists developed the otter restoration program in hopes of returning the river otter to previous population levels.
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26479
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Several North Carolina environmental groups have formed an alliance to develop the Budget for a Green Assembly. The Budget is a proposal for programs and funding necessary to preserve and protect environmental quality throughout the state.
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26480
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A new Forest Stewardship program is being offered to forest landowners in North Carolina. Participants will help guide state agencies in developing a plan for forest conservation and wildlife management regulations.
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26481
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The North Carolina Wildlife Federation is pushing to resolve the problem of sediment runoff from construction sites. Tom Bean is a lobbyist representing the Federation’s efforts to pass a bill that would establish requirements to proceed with construction.
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26482
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In December, the 23rd Annual North Carolina Wildlife Art Exhibition will exhibit national and local artists’ works of wildlife, flora and fauna. The exhibition is supported by the N.C. Wildlife Federation, which aims to educate the public about wildlife through art.
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26483
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C.B. Brown, the central vice-president of N.C. Wildlife Federation, is an avid waterfowl hunter and conservationist. He was appointed to lead a committee dedicated to resolutions, legislative agenda, and the environment.
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26484
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Game Lands is land owned or leased by the state that is open to the public for hunting and fishing. The North Carolina Game Lands Program offers a range of access opportunities for sportsmen, and has also become a vital source for game and non-game habitat preservation and improvement.
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