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Washington Comprehensive Fish & Washington Comprehensive Fish & Wildlife Conservation StrategyWildlife Conservation Strategy
Federal mandate required states to complete Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategies by October 1, 2005
Biggest statewide fish & wildlife conservation/management initiative in over 30 years
Orients WDFW shift toward ecosystem & ecoregional management
WDFW required to determine Species of Greatest Conservation Need; not just T & E species; proactive
Determined priority habitats based on species needs
Examined threats and recommended actions tied to species and habitats
Washington Comprehensive Fish Washington Comprehensive Fish & Wildlife Conservation Strategy& Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Connectivity Issues Integral to Recommended Actions
Develop statewide land cover/threats data layers to support planning for improved connectivity between priority areas Identify key connectivity areas and wildlife corridors between fragmented habitats and between protected areas Restore habitat connectivity and wildlife corridors where appropriate on both public and private landsProtect connectivity areas & wildlife corridors through acquisitions, conservation easements, etc.