This coordinated program is implemented through the use of Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs). The INRMP, in coordination with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, provides DoD staff with information they need to make natural resources management decisions

32 CFR 190; DoDI 4715.3; AFI 32-7064; AR200-3; Navy OPNAVINST 5090.1; Marine Corps MCO P5090.2A; and Coast Guard Commandant Instruction M5090.3 require lands and waters suitable for conservation of fish and wildlife resources to be managed to conserve wildlife resources, including non-game as well as game species

The term conservation means to utilize methods and procedures necessary to protect, conserve and enhance wildlife

16 U.S.C. 2901 et seq. (Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act) defines wildlife as wild vertebrate animals in an unconfined state, including, but not limited to, non-game fish and wildlife