Other Land Use: Public and Federal Lands Flashcards
purpose of wilderness areas
Preserves land in its natural state and
keeps human activities to a
minimum
purpose of national parks
Protect and preserve land and
conserve and enhance the natural
beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage
of the country
purpose of national wildlife refugee
to protect and
manage public lands and waters to
conserve America’s fish, wildlife and
plants
purpose of national forests
resource preservation conservation of timber, grazing,
wildlife fish, etc
purpose of wetlands
its govt manager monitors and
provides information on location and
state of wetlands
purpose of Bureau (BLM)
to conserve soil and mineral resources while Conflict over land use and allowable mining operations are often source of political debate. preserving the health, diversity and productivity of the public lands
management of wilderness areas
National Park Service
management of national parks
National Park Service
management of national wildlife refuges
US Fish and Wildlife service
management of national forests
National forest service (NFS)
management of wetlands
FWS (Fish and Wildlife Service)
management of bureau of land management (BLM)
US Department of the Interior
