Nebraska Game and Parks Earns National Conservation Award from NWTF

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. –-(Ammoland.com)- The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission received the Land Stewardship Award from the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) on Feb. 16 during the 41st annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, Tenn.

The award was presented to the Commission for promoting responsible forest management, wood procurement and manufacturing practices for the benefit of the nation’s forests, wildlife and people.

The Commission and the NWTF have a long history of partnering to enhance wildlife habitats across Nebraska. The Commission manages land on 290 wildlife management areas, which comprise more than 185,426 acres. Projects have included treatment of invasive species, controlled burns, improved hunter access, grassland and oak woodland restoration, as well as habitat maintenance.

Through its State Wildlife Action Plan, the Commission has identified 35 biologically unique landscapes. Within those landscapes, the agency displays the best management practices available to reverse downward trends in habitat quality. This allows private landowners and agencies alike to watch active habitat management in real time.

“We are grateful to the National Wild Turkey Federation for this award, which recognizes the combined efforts of our staff, partners and private landowners,” Commission …Read the Rest

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