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National Wildlife Refuge System (Part 601)

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National Wildlife Refuge System Mission and Goals and Refuge Purposes

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Decision Process for Determining Refuge Purpose(s)

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Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health

Amendment 1

Delegation of Authority for Genetically Modified Crops

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Administration of National Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Easements

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Coordination and Cooperative Work with State Fish and Wildlife Agencies

601 FW 8

Use of Non-Lead Ammunition for Management and Research Activities on Refuges

Refuge Planning (Part 602)

602 FW 1

Refuge Planning Overview

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Glossary (for Refuge Planning chapters)

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Land Protection Planning

602 FW 3

Comprehensive Conservation Planning

602 FW 4

Step-Down Planning

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Examples of Potential Topics and Corresponding Policies that May Be Covered in Step-Down Plans

602 FW 5

Strategic Growth Policy

National Wildlife Refuge System Uses (Part 603)

603 FW 1

Appropriate Refuge Uses

603 FW 2

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Compatibility Determination Flowchart

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Compatibility Determination

Wildlife-Dependent Recreation (Part 605)

605 FW 1

General Guidelines for Wildlife-Dependent Recreation

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Example of Outline for a Visitor Services Plan

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Examples for Preparing and Submitting Regulations

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Recreational Fishing

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Examples for Preparing and Submitting Regulations

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Wildlife Observation

605 FW 5

Wildlife Photography

605 FW 6

Environmental Education

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