DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PARTNERS IN AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE CONSERVATION (DOD PARC) OVERVIEW

Robert E Lovich; U.S. Navy; robert.e.lovich.civ@us.navy.mil; Petersen, Christopher E.

The American public has entrusted the Department of Defense (DoD) with nearly 27 million acres of lands to accomplish its mission. To the surprise of many, DoD's landscapes are home to a significant and diverse array of species, including those of amphibians and reptiles. Here, we discuss more than 14 years of implementation of DoD PARC’s goals and the Strategic Plan for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and Management on Department of Defense Lands. We will present updates about our network’s significant recent accomplishments and will discuss future projects, deliverables, and opportunities. Please join us to learn more about DoD PARC and our path forward for continued support of the military mission and herpetofauna management and conservation on DoD lands. Intended to also serve partially as an introduction to the "Military Lands" session, several other DoD Natural Resources Management partnerships will also be briefly discussed.

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