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Northern Bobwhite, Grasslands, and Savannas (2022) Framework for Conservation Action
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This folder will contain the 2022 framework, as well as graphics, powerpoint presentations, and other materials that will support NRCS and partner staff in understanding this new path forward, and communicating it to others. Contact Bridgett Costanzo, NRCS, WLFW Regional Coordinator @ bridgett.costanzo@usda.gov with any questions or additional information needs.
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NRCS WLFW Outcomes Assessment 2012-2018 (released 2021)
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An outcomes assessment report completed under a contract to Dr. JJ Apodaca from NRCS-WLFW. This document is being shared with conservation partners but broad or public sharing is not approved.
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WLFW Outcomes: Funded Research
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Range-wide assessment of grazing and hydrology in bog turtle wetlands
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In December 2018, a meeting of bog turtle experts was hosted in Richmond, VA and experts across the Eastern range of the species identified as a high priority the need to better understand the benefits and potential negative impacts of livestock grazing in bog turtle inhabited wetlands. Hydrologic conditions in bog turtle wetlands emerged as a secondary concern needing more research. Recently, NRCS’ Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) awarded funds to Dr. Carola Haas leading a team of researchers at Virginia Tech University to conduct an assessment on these two topics (grazing and hydrology).
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WLFW Outcomes: Funded Research
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WLFW Northern bobwhite, Grasslands, and Savannas Framework - Partners’ webinar 3/2/2022
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On March 2, 2022 Bridgett Costanzo of NRCS's Working Lands for Wildlife and Jessica McGuire of QF presented on the WLFW framework for NOBO, grasslands and savannas. Ms. Costanzo presented on the content of the new framework document, the priority areas and conservation practice goals set by the 24 NRCS state offices, and responses received from the needs assessment survey. Ms. McGuire presented on staffing and monitoring plans associated with launching this framework.
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Webinars and Instructional Videos
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Map of Fescue Belt
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Map of fescue belt within the U.S. superimposed over map of states participating in WLFW NOBO, Grasslands, and Savannas
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Maps and Spatial Data
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BBS Hotspots for Northern bobwhite
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Hot spot map based on breeding bird survey data for northern bobwhite, as of 2011.
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Maps and Spatial Data
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Major Land Uses in WLFW NOBO, Grasslands, and Savannas
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Major land use types within the boundaries of the WLFW Northern bobwhite, Grasslands, and Savannas framework.
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Maps and Spatial Data
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Map of Row Crops Produced in NOBO Range
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Row crop production within WLFW Northern bobwhite, Grasslands, and Savannas framework boundaries.
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Maps and Spatial Data
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State Priority Areas for WLFW NOBO, Grasslands, and Savannas
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Beyond the national boundaries that each NRCS state offices selected, some chose to also identify priority areas that will be used in project ranking. (priority area shapefiles not uploaded yet!)
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Boundaries & Priority Area Shapefiles
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National Project Boundaries for WLFW-NOBO, Grasslands, and Savannas
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Attached shapefiles combine all of the state input to create one cohesive, national map for the framework. Some states also identified priority areas within these boundaries, and those are posted in this same folder.
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Boundaries & Priority Area Shapefiles
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