Goal & ObjectivesThe NMFWA Bat
Working Group was established to share information among NMFWA members
regarding the management of Chiroptera species (bats)
on US military lands and waters. The goals and objectives of the NMFWA Bat
Working Group are: Facilitate communication and information exchange among
members of NMFWA interested in bat management.
· Provide regular communication through
e-mail discussions, meetings, symposia, workshops, newsletters, specialty
publications, and other means. · Host an annual working group meeting
at NMFWA. · Maintain the NMFWA Bat Working Group
membership list. · Encourage natural resources
professionals that work for the DoD and have an interest in bat species
management to maintain NMFWA membership and attend annual workshops. Enhance scientific and experiential knowledge and technical
capabilities of Department of Defense (DoD) natural resources professionals in
the area of bat species management.
· Host a Bat Technical Session at
NMFWA’s Annual Training Workshop or other professional workshop or conference
at least once every five years. · Facilitate, encourage, and/or
organize the sharing of DoD success stories via email, webinar, NMFWA
newsletter, Bat Technical Sessions, or other avenue. · Develop technical reviews for
consideration by the NMFWA Board of Directors. Increase awareness, cooperation, and appreciation of bat
species management within DOD and between Services (Air Force, Army, Marine
Corps, Navy, National Guard).
· Host an annual working group meeting
at NMFWA. · Make recommendations to the NMFWA
Board of Directors for specific actions NMFWA can take in the area of bat management. · Develop position statements and other
official materials in the area of bat management for consideration by the NMFWA
Board of Directors. · Share information among DoD Services,
allowing for efficient use of resources and wide use of best practices. Maintain subject matter experts in bat biology and bat
species management within the DoD and NMFWA.
· Provide information and technical
assistance to government officials, journalists, educators, the Legacy
Resources Management Program, other organizations, and the general public. |
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