Tag: defenders of wildlife

Federal Lands: National Forests And Grasslands

This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

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The U.S. Forest Service manages 154 national forests, 20 national grasslands, and 1 national prairie that offer stunning views and diverse wildlife habitats.

From eastern forests with brilliant fall foliage to old-growth forests in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to rolling prairies, these are just a sampling of the diverse habitats in the National Forest System.

Over 450 threatened and endangered species exist on these lands, including the Canada Lynx who slinks silently through dense forests, the Marbled Murrelet flying back and forth from giant trees to the Pacific … Continue

Federal Lands: Public Lands

This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

What are public lands?

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Did you know there are four federal land systems? And one of them is the National System of Public Lands? It represents 10% of the U.S. land base and boasts some of this nation’s most iconic scenery yet most Americans have never heard of it.

Sometimes just referred to as the “Bureau of Land Management lands”s – or “BLM Lands’ for short,” this system is as diverse as it is broad stretching from the boreal forests of Alaska to the Chihuahuan desert and everywhere in … Continue

Equity In Agriculture: Conserving Farms And Wildlife Together

This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

We’re highlighting diversity of people in the agriculture space and the diversity of the wildlife that share their land.

Video Transcript:

Gene:
Hey, Chisel. How you doing, fella? All right. Now, don’t push too hard. All right. Okay.

Kent:
Today we’re visiting with several landowners whose families have been on these lands for generations.

We’re trying to show off how they’re being good stewards of their lands and managing their lands. that will help wildlife, but will also keep these lands in income producing to help promote the livelihoods of … Continue