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INTEGRATED NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN

U. S. AIR FORCE INTEGRATED NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN

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ABOUT THIS PLAN

This installation-specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is based on the U.S. Air Force’s (AF) standardized Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) template. This INRMP has been developed in cooperation with applicable stakeholders, which may include Sikes Act cooperating agencies and/or local equivalents, to document how natural resources will be managed. Non-U.S. territories will comply with applicable Final Governing Standards (FGS). Where applicable, external resources, including Air Force Instructions (AFIs); AF Playbooks; federal, state, local, FGS, biological opinion and permit requirements, are referenced.

Certain sections of this INRMP begin with standardized, AF-wide “common text” language that address AF and Department of Defense (DoD) policy and federal requirements. This common text language is restricted from editing to ensure that it remains standard throughout all plans. Immediately following the AF-wide common text sections are installation sections. The installation sections contain installation-specific content to address local and/or installation-specific requirements. Installation sections are unrestricted and are maintained and updated by AF environmental Installation Support Teams (ISTs) and/or installation personnel.

NOTE: The terms ‘Natural Resources Manager’, ‘NRM’ and ‘NRM/POC’ are used throughout this document to refer to the installation person responsible for the natural resources program, regardless of whether this person meets the qualifications within the definition of a natural resources management professional in DODI 4715.03.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT CONTROL

Record of Review – The INRMP is updated not less than annually, or as changes to natural resource management and conservation practices occur, including those driven by changes in applicable regulations. In accordance with (IAW) the Sikes Act and AFI 32-7064, Natural Resources Management, the INRMP is required to be reviewed for operation and effect not less than every five years. Annual reviews and updates are accomplished by the base Natural Resources Manager (NRM), and/or an Installation Support Team Natural Resources Media Manager. The installation shall establish and maintain regular communications with the appropriate federal and state agencies. At a minimum, the installation NRM (with assistance as appropriate from the NR Media Manager) conducts an annual review of the INRMP in coordination with internal stakeholders and local representatives of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), state fish and wildlife agency, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, where applicable, and accomplishes pertinent updates. Installations will document the findings of the annual review in an Annual INRMP Review Summary. By signature to the Annual INRMP Review Summary, the collaborating agency representative asserts concurrence with the findings. Any agreed updates are then made to the document, at a minimum updating the work plans.

INRMP APPROVAL/SIGNATURE PAGES

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): The Executive Summary should be as brief as practical, but must be able to address the following:

What is the purpose of the INRMP?

Explain the purpose and scope of the INRMP Describe how the INRMP supports the AF mission Summarize the benefits of INRMP implementation What will implementation of the INRMP do?

List the primary natural resources management goals stated in the INRMP Indicate if the implementation of INRMP goals will be a significant change in management direction for the installation

1.0 OVERVIEW AND SCOPE

This INRMP was developed to provide for effective management and protection of natural resources. It summarizes the natural resources present on the installation and outlines strategies to adequately manage those resources. Natural resources are valuable assets of the United States Air Force. They provide the natural infrastructure needed for testing weapons and technology, as well as for training military personnel for deployment. Sound management of natural resources increases the effectiveness of Air Force adaptability in all environments. The Air Force has stewardship responsibility over the physical lands on which installations are located to ensure all natural resources are properly conserved, protected, and used in sustainable ways. The primary objective of the Air Force natural resources program is to sustain, restore and modernize natural infrastructure to ensure operational capability and no net loss in the capability of AF lands to support the military mission of the installation. The plan outlines and assigns responsibilities for the management of natural resources, discusses related concerns, and provides program management elements that will help to maintain or improve the natural resources within the context of the installation’s mission. The INRMP is intended for use by all installation personnel. The Sikes Act is the legal driver for the INRMP.

1.1 Purpose and Scope

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT):

Discuss how the INRMP will be used to guide natural resources management on the installation State the function of the INRMP for installation management. Explain how the INRMP ensures that natural resource conservation and other AF mission activities are integrated and consistent with federal mandates for land stewardship State the scope of the INRMP in terms of area and resources covered

1.2 Management Philosophy

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT):

Describe how the INRMP supports the AF military mission Explain how the INRMP was developed in an interdisciplinary and cooperative manner State how the INRMP implements the AF principles for ecosystem management Example/boilerplate language (to be updated/replaced with installation-specific content):

The INRMP serves as a key component of the Installation Development Plan, which provides background and rationale for the policies and programming decisions related to land use, resource conservation, facilities and infrastructure development, and operations and maintenance to ensure that they meet current requirements and provide for future growth. The INRMP supports the mission by identifying the natural resources present on the installation, developing management goals for these resources, and integrating these management objectives into the military requirements for mission operations/support and regulatory compliance in order to minimize natural resource constraints.

This INRMP outlines the steps needed to fulfill compliance requirements related to natural resources management and fosters environmental stewardship. It is organized into the following principal sections:

An overview of the current status and conditions of the natural resources Identification of potential impacts to or from natural resources The key natural resource management areas addressed Management recommendations that incorporate the installation’s goals and objectives for natural resource management areas Specific work plans for effective implementation of the INRMP Management issues and concerns, as well as goals and objectives, are developed from analysis of all the gathered information, and are reviewed by [INSTALLATION] personnel involved with or responsible for various aspects of natural resources management. The INRMP was developed using an interdisciplinary approach and is based on existing information of the physical and biotic environments, mission activities, and environmental management practices at [INSTALLATION]. Information was obtained from a variety of documents, interviews with installation personnel, on-site observations, and communications with both internal and external stakeholders. Coordination and correspondence with these agencies is documented and satisfies a portion of the requirements of 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 989 – Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP). Goals and objectives require monitoring on a continuous basis and management strategies are updated whenever there are changes in mission requirements, adverse effects to or from natural resources, or changes in regulations governing management of natural resources.

1.3 Authority

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Explain the laws, regulations, and directives that authorize the development and implementation of an INRMP. At a minimum, include the following citations:

The Sikes Act, 16 USC §§670 et. seq.

Department of Defense Instruction DoDI 4715.03, Natural Resources Conservation Program Air Force Instruction AFI 32-7064, Integrated Natural Resources Management Example/boilerplate language (to be updated/replaced with installation-specific content):

The Sikes Act, 16 USC 670a, requires an INRMP be written and implemented for all DoD installations having significant natural resources. This plan has been developed cooperatively between the installation, the USFWS and [LIST SPECIFIC AGENCIES]. The Air Force natural resources program ensures continued access to land, air and water resources to conduct realistic military training and testing, as well as to sustain the long-term ecological integrity of the resource base.

This INRMP is developed under, and proposes actions in accordance with, applicable DoD and USAF policies, directives, and instructions. AFI 32-7064, Integrated Natural Resources Management, provides the necessary direction and instructions for preparing an INRMP. Issues are addressed in this plan using guidance provided under legislation, EOs, Directives, and Instructions including DoD Instruction 4715.03, Natural Resources Conservation Program; AFPD 32-70, Environmental Quality; AFI 32-7065, Cultural Resources Management; and AFI 32-7064. DoD Instruction 4715.03 provides direction for DoD installations to establish procedures for an integrated program for multiple-use management of natural resources. AFPD 32-70 discusses general environmental quality issues, including proper cleanup of polluted sites, compliance with applicable regulations, conservation of natural resources, and pollution prevention. AFI 32-7065 provides guidance on the preservation of cultural resources at USAF installations. The ‘Annotated Summary of Key Legislation Related to Design and Implementation of the INRMP’ Table, included as an appendix to this plan, summarizes key legislation and guidance used to create and implement this INRMP. Refer to the complete listing of AFIs, the Federal Registry and the US Code to ensure that all applicable guidance documents, laws and regulations are reviewed. Installation-specific policies, including state and local laws and regulations are summarized in the table below.

Installation-Specific Policies (including State and/or Local Laws and Regulations)

1.4 Integration with Other Plans

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT):

Discuss how the INRMP integrates into the Installation Development Plan (see AFI 32-7062, Comprehensive Planning) Discuss how the INRMP integrates with and supports the installation Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) program Discuss how the INRMP and the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Plan are mutually supportive Discuss how the INRMP and the Integrated Pest Management Plan are mutually supportive Discuss how the INRMP integrates with and support other relevant plans, such as Range Management Plans, Landscape Plans, etc.

Example/boilerplate language (to be updated/replaced with installation-specific content):

INRMP revisions and concurrence with the final plan must be coordinated through the installation chain of command and the [IDENTIFY INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS]. The NRM must ensure that the INRMP, [LIST APPLICABLE INSTALLATION PLANS, i.e., ICRMP, CERCLA/RCRA cleanup plans, BASH plan, IPMP, Grounds Maintenance contract and AICUZ studies] and any other plans that may affect natural resources, are mutually supportive and not in conflict.

2.0 INSTALLATION PROFILE

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(Place a checkmark next to each program that must be implemented at the installation. Document applicability and current management practices in Section 7.0) ☐ Invasive species ☐ Wetlands Protection Program ☐ Grounds Maintenance Contract/SOW ☐ Forest Management Program ☐ Wildland Fire Management Program ☐ Agricultural Outleasing Program ☐ Integrated Pest Management Program ☐ Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program ☐ Coastal Zones/Marine Resources Management Program ☐ Cultural Resources Management Program

2.1 Installation Overview

2.1.1 Location and Area

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Describe basic information about the location and size of the installation and all geographically separated units covered by the plan. All real property managed by the installation must be addressed, even if just a reference to the document within which management of natural resources is addressed. Identify and describe the region that encompasses the installation in terms of political, socio-economic, and eco-regional boundaries. Reference and incorporate the installation AICUZ as applicable.

Installation/GSU Location and Area Descriptions

[Main Base]

Include where addressed, Cat II, etc. (e.g., INRMP coverage)

[GSU 1]

[GSU 2]

2.1.2 Installation History

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Describe the origin of the installation, previous missions, and developmental history with an emphasis on providing context for the status of the natural resources present. Review historic land uses and management practices. Installation history may be presented by a brief summary with references to more comprehensive documents that cover installation history.

2.1.3 Military Missions

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Briefly describe the current military mission, major units, and command structure, as appropriate. Include information regarding important tenant units on the installation. Provide references to official publications that address the mission when available.

Listing of Tenants and NR Responsibility

2.1.4 Surrounding Communities

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Identify nearby cities and towns. Provide a demographic overview of communities in the vicinity of the installation. Describe the land uses directly adjacent to the installation boundaries. Identify trends in land use surrounding the installation that may jeopardize the military mission of the installation (i.e. encroachment issues).

2.1.5 Local and Regional Natural Areas

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Discuss the local area and region in terms of the condition of the land and its natural resources. Identify the presence of any parks, preserves, refuges, greenways, river corridors, or other natural areas with ecologically unique and significant natural resources within five miles of the installation, and indicate if they contain any unique habitats similar to that found on the installation.

2.2 Physical Environment

2.2.1 Climate

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Generally describe the climate. Portray the climate in terms that illustrate how the weather affects the local ecosystems. Topics of importance are: Annual rainfall, seasonality of rainfall, the average and extremes of temperature, the length of the growing season, and any unique factors affecting the ecosystem such as a frequency of hurricanes, ice storms, etc. Attach a climate table showing average/maximum/minimum temperatures, precipitation, and other installation climatic statistics.

2.2.2 Landforms

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Describe in general terms the physiographic region and topography.

2.2.3 Geology and Soils

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Describe the geology of the installation and surrounding region. Briefly describe the soil associations found on the installation in broad terms. Do not give detailed physical descriptions of each soil series. Instead, focus on the general qualities of the installation's soils that may limit management options or affect the potential flora and fauna on the installation. Reference the appropriate USDA Soil Survey reports and geospatial map data available from the USDA or other sources, and any other studies where an interested reader can obtain more detailed soil information.

2.2.4 Hydrology

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Describe the installation drainage patterns with respect to the watershed boundaries. Provide basic facts on installation groundwater, surface water, impoundments, wetlands, floodplains, and natural and artificial drainage ways. Discuss water quantity, quality, use, and other characteristics such as droughts and flood frequency. Reference applicable reports, studies and geospatial map data available from the United States Geological Survey and other sources that describes installation hydrologic features.

2.3 Ecosystems and the Biotic Environment

2.3.1 Ecosystem Classification

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Provide an ecosystem based land classification description for the installation and adjacent areas. Recommend using the National Hierarchical Framework of Ecological Units (also known as Bailey’s Ecoregions). The National Hierarchical Framework is a regionalization classification and mapping system that links soils, physiography, and habitat types to stratify the landscape into progressively smaller areas (i.e. Ecoregion-Domain-Division-Province-Subregion-Section-Subsection-Landtype Association-Landtype). Reference available installation geospatial data characterizing ecological units for the installation and surrounding area to the lowest level feasible.

2.3.2 Vegetation

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Describe the historic and current vegetation associations for the ecological units within and surrounding the installation.

2.3.2.1 Historic Vegetative Cover

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Portray the historic vegetative cover for the installation and vicinity prior to European settlement and afterward. If available, include historical photographs and references to written excerpts from historical accounts of the vegetation cover during early settlement times.

2.3.2.2 Current Vegetative Cover

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Describe the current vegetation communities for the ecological units found on the installation. Reference installation geospatial map data showing the current distribution of vegetation associations.

2.3.2.3 Turf and Landscaped Areas

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Discuss the predominate varieties of turf grass, ground cover, tree and shrub species found in the developed areas of the installation.

2.3.3 Fish and Wildlife

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Provide a general description of the diversity of fish and wildlife found on the installation. Do not include a comprehensive species list in the main text of the INRMP. You may reference a species list as an appendix if such a list is deemed important to the INRMP. Also reference useful documents and information available regarding the distribution and quality of fish and wildlife habitats on the installation or in the region.

2.3.4 Threatened and Endangered Species and Species of Concern GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Indicate if there are any known or candidate threatened or endangered species listed by the USFWS or state. Reference important management information and data on any known or potential threatened or endangered species, including potential seasonal migrants. Delineate by mapping geospatial map data for any species or habitats of concern on the installation or near the installation. Identify gaps in data regarding the occurrence of a listed species.

2.3.5 Wetlands and Floodplains

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Identify the presence of wetlands and floodplains on the installation. Provide information on wetland surveys or jurisdictional delineations that have been performed. Reference available information on floodplain delineation(s).

2.3.6 Other Natural Resource Information

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Describe, summarize, and reference any other biological inventories and surveys conducted on the installation that provide information applicable to natural resources program management.

2.4 Mission Impacts on Natural Resources

2.4.1 Natural Resource Constraints to Mission and Mission Planning GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Identify all natural resource protection issues that have the potential to pose a constraint to future development and mission expansion. Include natural resources constraints to missions and mission planning associated with land uses in the immediate vicinity outside the installation boundary. Identify available geospatial data layers that indicate major constraints to development such as critical habitat for T&E species, wetlands, flood plains, sensitive plant communities, highly erodible soils, and steep slopes. Refer to AFI 32-7062, Comprehensive Planning for additional guidance on geospatial data to illustrate potential constraints to future development and mission expansion.

2.4.2 Land Use

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Provide the total installation acreage and the general distribution of land uses. Show the land use distribution on an installation map.

2.4.3 Current Major Impacts

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Describe current mission operations that affect or may potentially affect natural resources, such as:

Identified sources of air and water pollution Vegetation management required to support airfield operations or ranges Ground water contamination sites and environmental restoration activities Locations of erosion or erosion-sensitive soils that may impact mission operations

2.4.4 Potential Future Impacts

GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Describe known future mission impacts on installation natural resources. Describe potential mission impacts on local and regional natural areas and federally designated critical habitats near the installation. Summarize the potential impacts of projected changes in missions, Base Realignment and Closure, and other mission elements. Provide a reference to the Installation Development Plan (IDP) or other IDP component plans that detail proposed future development activities.

2.4.5 Natural Resources Needed to Support the Military Mission GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Describe the natural resources that are necessary to support the military mission (e.g. stable soils, vegetation for concealment, open areas for testing, etc.).

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The AF environmental program adheres to the Environmental Management System (EMS) framework and it’s Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle for ensuring mission success. Executive Order (EO) 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, U.S. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4715.17, Environmental Management Systems, AFI 32-7001, Environmental Management, and international standard, ISO 14001:2004, provide guidance on how environmental programs should be established, implemented, and maintained to operate under the EMS framework.

The natural resources program employs EMS-based processes to achieve compliance with all legal obligations and current policy drivers, effectively managing associated risks, and instilling a culture of continuous improvement. The INRMP serves as an administrative operational control that defines compliance-related activities and processes.

4.0 GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General roles and responsibilities that are necessary to implement and support the natural resources program are listed in the table below. Specific natural resources management-related roles and responsibilities are described in appropriate sections of this plan.

Office/Organization/Job Title (Listing is not in order of hierarchical responsibility) Installation Role/Responsibility Description

· Organizations on the installation that are important for the implementation of the INRMP. Identify the roles and responsibilities of each organization. Provide an organizational chart if helpful.

· Other Defense organizations that will assist with the implementation of the INRMP (e.g. AFCEC, tenant units, etc.).

· Other federal agencies that contribute to implementation of the INRMP.

· State agencies that contribute to the implementation of the INRMP. Identify the appropriate INRMP signatory agency for the state.

· Universities or non-governmental organizations involved in the implementation of the INRMP. Identify existing cooperative agreements outside organizations.

· Contractors that have a role in the implementation of the INRMP. May mention a support contractor by name if the contract has been awarded and is still active. (Please note that Sikes Act defines inherently governmental roles and identifies roles that contractors may serve.)

AFCEC Natural Resources Media Manager/Subject Matter Expert (SME)/ Subject Matter Specialist (SMS)

Installation Natural Resources Manager/POC

Installation Security Forces

Installation Unit Environmental Coordinators (UECs); see AFI 32-7001 for role description

Installation Wildland Fire Program Manager

Pest Manager

Range Operating Agency

Conservation Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO)

NEPA/Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) Manager

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/ National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)

US Forest Service

US Fish and Wildlife Service

Add installation-specific and other appropriate roles. Consider adding unique entries for contractors and tenant organizations, as necessary

5.0 TRAINING

AF installation NRMs/POCs and other natural resources support personnel require specific education, training and work experience to adequately perform their jobs. Section 107 of the Sikes Act requires that professionally trained personnel perform the tasks necessary to update and carry out certain actions required within this INRMP. Specific training and certification may be necessary to maintain a level of competence in relevant areas as installation needs change, or to fulfill a permitting requirement.

Installation Supplement – Training GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT):

NRMs at Category I installations must take the course, DoD Natural Resources Compliance, endorsed by the DoD Interservice Environmental Education Review Board and offered for all DoD Components by the Naval School, Civil Engineer Corps Officers School (CECOS). See http://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/csfe/cecos/ for CECOS course schedules and registration information. Other applicable environmental management courses are offered by the Air Force Institute of Technology (http://www.afit.edu), the National Conservation Training Center managed by the USFWS (http://www.training.fws.gov), and the Bureau of Land Management Training Center (http://training.fws.gov).

Natural resource management personnel shall be encouraged to attain professional registration, certification, or licensing for their related fields, and may be allowed to attend appropriate national, regional, and state conferences and training courses.

All individuals who will be enforcing fish, wildlife and natural resources laws on AF lands must receive specialized, professional training on the enforcement of fish, wildlife and natural resources in compliance with the Sikes Act. This training may be obtained by successfully completing the Land Management Police Training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (http://www.fletc.gov/).

Individuals participating in the capture and handling of sick, injured, or nuisance wildlife should receive appropriate training, to include training that is mandatory to attain any required permits.

Personnel supporting the BASH program should receive flight line drivers training, training in identification of bird species occurring on airfields, and specialized training in the use of firearms and pyrotechnics as appropriate for their expected level of involvement.

The DoD supported publication Conserving Biodiversity on Military Lands -- A Handbook for Natural Resources Managers (http://dodbiodiversity.org) provides guidance, case studies and other information regarding the management of natural resources on DoD installations.

Example/boilerplate language (to be updated/replaced with installation-specific content):

Natural resources management training is provided to ensure that base personnel, contractors, and visitors are aware of their role in the program and the importance of their participation to its success. Training records are maintained IAW the Recordkeeping and Reporting section of this plan. Below are key NR management-related training requirements and programs:

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6.0 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING

6.1 Recordkeeping

The installation maintains required records IAW Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and disposes of records IAW the Air Force Records Management System (AFRIMS) records disposition schedule (RDS). Numerous types of records must be maintained to support implementation of the natural resources program. Specific records are identified in applicable sections of this plan, in the Natural Resources Playbook and in referenced documents.

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6.2 Reporting

The installation NRM is responsible for responding to natural resources-related data calls and reporting requirements. The NRM and supporting AFCEC Media Manager and Subject Matter Specialists should refer to the Environmental Reporting Playbook for guidance on execution of data gathering, quality control/quality assurance, and report development.

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7.0 NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

This section describes the current status of the installation’s natural resources management program and program areas of interest. Current management practices, including common day-to-day management practices and ongoing special initiatives, are described for each applicable program area used to manage existing resources. Program elements in this outline that do not exist on the installation are identified as not applicable and include a justification, as necessary.

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7.1 Fish and Wildlife Management

Applicability Statement This section applies to all AF installations that maintain an INRMP. The installation is required to implement this element.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Discuss the current fish and wildlife management activities, to include:

Fish and wildlife program management.

Enforcement of fish and wildlife laws.

Demand for hunting, fishing, and non-consumptive resource uses.

Wildlife education and interpretation programs.

Nuisance wildlife problems and techniques used for wildlife control.

Policies, programs and methods used to control feral animals.

Requirements for fish and wildlife habitat improvement.

Measures to protect significant fossil resources.

7.2 Outdoor Recreation and Public Access to Natural Resources Applicability Statement This section applies to all AF installations that maintain an INRMP. The installation is required to implement this element.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Discuss:

Areas suitable for outdoor recreation activities by access category (e.g. Open, Restricted, Off Limits). Identify rationale for Restricted and Off Limits areas.

Current use of installation unimproved lands for dispersed outdoor recreation.

Demand for outdoor recreation opportunity on the installation.

Interface with Air Force Personnel Center, Directorate of Services, Outdoor Recreation programs.

Outdoor recreation policy, regulations, and fee structures.

Policy on off-road vehicle and mountain bike use on installation lands.

Issues related to public access for outdoor recreation and access restrictions by participant category (e.g. Active Duty Military, DoD Civilian, Military Dependents, Military Retirees, DoD Civilian Retirees, Contractor Employees, and General Public).

Hunting, fishing, trapping program organization and management.

Hunting and fishing policy, regulations, and fee structures.

Permitted access for hunting, fishing, trapping, and wildlife-related outdoor recreation.

7.3 Conservation Law Enforcement

Applicability Statement This section applies to all AF installations that maintain an INRMP. The installation is required to implement this element.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Discuss:

Source of authority for natural resources law enforcement Organization and history of conservation law enforcement on the installation Jurisdiction (exclusive, concurrent, proprietary) established on installation lands for enforcement of civil laws Current conservation law enforcement activities and program emphasis Training and certification requirements for conservation law enforcement personnel

7.4 Management of Threatened and Endangered Species, Species of Concern and Habitats Applicability Statement This section applies to AF installations that have threatened and endangered species on AF property. This section IS/IS NOT applicable to this installation.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Reference and discuss:

The status of T&E species inventories Ongoing T&E monitoring programs Current Biological Opinions for T&E species, and their Terms and Conditions Current consultations under ESA Section 7 Other ongoing programs to manage T&E species Health of existing on-installation habitats of concern Relationship of any on-installation habitats of concern with similar local and regional critical habitat

7.5 Water Resource Protection

Applicability Statement This section applies to AF installations that have water resources. This section IS/IS NOT applicable to this installation.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Discuss:

Regional issues related to watersheds affected by the installation.

Wastewater or storm water management issues.

Regional programs (e.g. Chesapeake Bay Protection Act).

Non-point source pollution issues.

Water quality monitoring programs and sampling points.

Cooperative programs with other governmental or private organizations

7.6 Wetland Protection

Applicability Statement This section applies to AF installations that have existing wetlands on AF property. This section IS/IS NOT applicable to this installation.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Discuss:

Health of existing wetlands The status of wetland inventories and delineations Programs for long-term monitoring of wetlands Existing and pending Section 404 and 401 permits Current programs and plans for wetland restoration and enhancement Any involvement with local or regional wetlands banking

7.7 Grounds Maintenance

Applicability Statement This section applies to AF installations that perform ground maintenance activities that could impact natural resources. This section IS/IS NOT applicable to this installation.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Discuss:

General maintenance issues associated with turf areas and ornamental planting areas, such as disease, insect, or invasive species.

Non-point source pollution issues associated with landscape pesticides and fertilizers.

Programs handling solid wastes associated with grounds maintenance activities.

Urban forestry program management and issues.

Provide lists of prohibited and recommended plants for various areas of the installation (or reference their location) The existing grounds maintenance contract and other relevant documents

7.8 Forest Management

Applicability Statement This section applies to AF installations that maintain forested land on AF property. This section IS/IS NOT applicable to this installation.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Discuss:

The current forest management program and initiatives.

Forest types found on the installation. If available, show the distribution of forest types by table, graph or map.

The current status and scope of commercial forestry operations.

The existing network of forest access roads and trails.

The acceptable timber harvesting practices for the installation.

Forest management issues and concerns.

How forest management practices are used to support the military mission and achieve INRMP goals

7.9 Wildland Fire Management

Applicability Statement This section applies to AF installations with unimproved lands that present a wildfire hazard and/or installations that utilize prescribed burns as a land management tool. This section IS/IS NOT applicable to this installation.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Refer to the installation Wildland Fire Management Plan (if applicable). Briefly Discuss:

The history and frequency of wildfires on the installation The threat of wildfire to the mission and natural resources The organizational structure for wildland fire protection and wildfire response protocols The use of prescribed fire on the installation, and program objectives

7.10 Agricultural Outleasing

Applicability Statement This section applies to AF installations that lease eligible AF land for agricultural purposes. This section IS/IS NOT applicable to this installation.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Discuss current cropland or grazing outgrants, and include the following elements:

A description of how cropland and grazing outgrants support the installation mission and INRMP goals.

The location of lands outgranted for crop production or grazing leases.

Identity of prime and unique farmlands, highly erodible land, and delineated wetlands, as determined through consultation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

A discussion of cropland conservation management systems appropriate for the area.

A discussion of identified resource concerns and conservation practices planned and implemented to address resource concerns.

A discussion of the principal forage species being grazed by livestock, and how these plants are being monitored and managed.

A discussion of expected livestock utilization patterns.

A discussion of appropriate livestock stocking rates.

A protocol for outgrant management that identifies the parameters that will be used to determine when livestock can graze various pastures and when to remove or reduce grazing pressure in order to sustain overall ecosystem health and integrity.

A discussion of the outgrant land use regulations for outgrantees, and how compliance with the land use regulations will be monitored.

A description of existing and proposed improvements within outgrants, and a description an outgrantee services rendered in lieu of a portion or all of the cash payment due the United States Government.

Identify mission related restrictions such as: incompatible crop rotations, irrigation water use, or pesticide use.

7.11 Integrated Pest Management Program

Applicability Statement This section applies to AF installations that perform pest management activities in support of natural resources management, e.g. invasive species, forest pests, etc. This section IS/IS NOT applicable to this installation.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Reference the installation Integrated Pest Management Plan. Discuss:

Pest species that inter-relate to and potentially affect natural resources management on the installation, to include forest pests.

Exotic and invasive species and ongoing control initiatives.

Species designated as ‘noxious weeds’ by a government entity.

How the natural resources management program supports the Integrated Pest Management Plan.

7.12 Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH)

Applicability Statement This section applies to AF installations that maintain a BASH program to prevent and reduce wildlife-related hazards to aircraft operations. This section IS/IS NOT applicable to this installation.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Discuss:

Existing and potential hazards to aircraft operations posed by wildlife.

Issues of the BASH program that relate to natural resources management on the installation.

Identify any federal or state permits issued to the installation to support the BASH program, and the office(s) responsible for executing the permits.

How the natural resources management program supports the BASH Plan

7.13 Coastal Zone and Marine Resources Management

Applicability Statement This section applies to AF installations that are located along coasts and/or within coastal management zones. This section IS/IS NOT applicable to this installation.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Discuss:

Consistency with state Coastal Zone Management Program Coastal Zone protection program Coastal Barrier Resources Presence of coral reefs, endemic mangrove and sea grass ecosystems Marine animal protection programs Coastal America program involvement

7.14 Cultural Resources Protection

Applicability Statement This section applies to AF installations that have cultural resources that may be impacted by natural resource management activities. This section IS/IS NOT applicable to this installation.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Reference the installation Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan. Describe those elements of the natural resources program that inter-relate to and may potentially affect cultural resources on the installation.

7.15 Public Outreach

Applicability Statement This section applies to all AF installations that maintain an INRMP. The installation is required to implement this element.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE FROM AFI 32-7064 (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Discuss:

Organizations involved in Public Affairs and outreach for natural resources programs.

Natural resources awareness programs on the installation.

Brochures, posters, videos and other natural resources program educational materials

7.16 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Applicability Statement This section applies to all AF installations that maintain an INRMP, since all geospatial information must be maintained within the AF GeoBase system. The installation is required to implement this element.

Program Overview/Current Management Practices GUIDANCE (REVIEW AND REPLACE WITH INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT): Identify geospatial data acquisition and management methods associated with for natural resources management.

8.0 MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The installation establishes long term, expansive goals and supporting objectives to manage and protect natural resources while supporting the military mission. Goals express a vision for a desired condition for the installation’s natural resources and are the primary focal points for INRMP implementation. Objectives indicate a management initiative or strategy for specific long or medium range outcomes and are supported by projects. Projects are specific actions that can be accomplished within a single year. Also, in cases where off-installation land uses may jeopardize AF missions, this section may list specific goals and objectives aimed at eliminating, reducing or mitigating the effects of encroachment on military missions.