Natural Resources Conservation Program
Abstract
The principal purpose of DoD lands, waters, airspace, and coastal resources is to support mission-related activities. All DoD natural resources conservation program activities shall work to guarantee DoD continued access to its land, air, and water resources for realistic military training and testing and to sustain the long-term ecological integrity of the resource base and the ecosystem services it provides, in accordance with section 670a-670o of title 16, United States Code (U.S.C.) (also known as and hereafter referred to as the " Sikes Act"). This instruction establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local statutory and regulatory requirements, Executive Orders (E.O.s), Presidential memorandums, and Department of Defense (DoD) policies for the integrated management of natural resources including lands, air, waters, coastal, and nearshore areas managed or controlled by DoD. It develops new policy and updates policy for the integrated management of natural resources (including biological and earth resources) on property and lands managed or controlled by DoD. It implements new Natural Resources Conservation metrics and provides procedures for DoD Components and installations for developing, implementing, and evaluating effective natural resources management programs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 14, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA639822
Entities
People
- Ashton B. Carter
Organizations
- Office Of The Under Secretary Of Defense