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The National Wildlife Refuge System: Birders Leading the Way

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2016

Farallon NWR , a group of islands near San Francisco, hosts the largest colonies of breeding seabirds south of Alaska. But when taken as a whole, the impact of the Refuge System is truly profound, supporting population-level numbers of numerous bird species. It’s not just for the birds.

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The Economic Impact of Birding on National Wildlife Refuges: Creating Local Jobs

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 13, 2019

Activities such as hunting, fishing, and trapping are categorized as “consumptive” uses. In contrast, consumptive uses were minor: fishing accounted for 10 percent and hunting was just 4 percent. Critically, NWRs preserve habitat and wildlife, often for endangered species.

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The National Wildlife Refuge System: Birders Leading the Way

The Economic Impact of Birding on National Wildlife Refuges: Creating Local Jobs

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