Actions for Improve Habitat on Federal Land: Biofuels and Invasive Species
- 15. - Recommend projects, initiatives and new or improved authorities to enhance wildlife habitat on federal lands by promoting biofuel production
- 15.1 - Initiate a biofuels initiative to reduce risks of catastrophic wildfire causing habitat loss
- 15.2 - Develop investment tax credits that encourage the development of improved technologies for utilizing woody biomass for cellulosic ethanol
- 15.3 - Ensure that mechanisms that will ensure long-term provision of biomass from federal lands are in place
- 15.4 - Authorize federal agencies to retain receipts from the sale of woody biomass to provide priority funding toward habitat restoration in areas impacted by harvest
- 15.5 - Develop a national strategy for wind farm siting that will protect the grassland/shrubland steppe and associated wildlife
- 15.6 - Create bond authority to facilitate the use of timber receipts for improved forest health
- 16. - Recommend improvements for controlling species that have detrimental impacts on hunting and fishing opportunities and targeted species
- 16.1 - Assess the extent and severity of habitat loss and degradation resulting from outbreaks of native pests, diseases, or invasive species encroachment
- 16.2 - Assess the existing infrastructure and capacity to combat the most prevalent threats
- 16.3 - Identify the issues most relevant to hunting access and game species conservation
- 16.4 - Draft recommendations for addressing the threats identified
- 16.5 - Target specific conservation education programs for urban landowners and ranchette owners
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