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National Conservation Training Center

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National Conservation Training Center in
Shepherdstown, West Virginia

The National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) offers a unique and diverse range of conservation training courses, designed by and for the conservation professional. Topics range from coldwater fish culture to habitat conservation planning, from environmental negotiation to building community support for natural resource programs.

Courses which may be of interest to trails and greenways advocates include:

Grant writing for conservation
Habitat conservation planning
Principles of habitat assessment
Designing and delivering a training session
Resolving complex environmental issues
GIS use (many different applications)
Land acquisition and disposal
Introduction to conservation biology

Self-Study Course: Rights-of-Way Habitat Management

Developed by Fish and Wildlife Service biologists managing utility corridors, with input from utility industry representatives and the Edison Electric Institute, this video training provides an overview of the various methods, costs, and impacts of vegetation control and habitat enhancement on utility corridors. The course includes case study presentations from both Federal land managers and industry representatives on actual partnerships to manage existing right-of-way habitats in meeting both utility and local conservation objectives.

Objectives:

Identify basic right-of-way management issues involving function, safety, liability, and cost that impact habitat management activities;
Describe various management objectives and habitat conditions possible in utility corridors;
Learn and observe techniques for producing different habitat types in right-of-ways; and
Explore and study integrated management planning and partnership approaches to managing right-of-way habitat.

Length: 2 days/12 hours - Availability: Constant - Contact: glenn_gravatt@fws.gov - Phone: (304) 876- 7456

Classroom and field course: Trail Management: Plans, Projects and People

NCTC also coordinates the week-long class teaches the trail management process, a collaborative process that includes planning, design layout, construction, maintenance, monitoring, crew leadership, interpretation, operations, and safety.

NCTC staff continuously are working with field personnel, instructors, and other conservation experts to develop and deliver high-quality and timely training. While some courses have been developed specifically for Fish and Wildlife Service employees, most are a good match for any conservation professional.

NCTC can even deliver training to you via satellite-based distance learning productions, or in self-study modules, so you can still take NCTC courses when it's not possible to come to Shepherdstown.

NCTC offers many other technical services for natural resource organizations and professionals. We can even customize our offerings to meet the specialized needs of your agency or organization. Call us at (304) 876-7472 to see how we can meet your individual needs!

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

http://training.fws.gov/

The National Trails Training Partnership

American Trails, P.O. Box 491797, Redding, CA 96049-1797 • (530) 547-2060 • Fax: (530) 547-2035 • nttp@americantrails.org • www.AmericanTrails.org

The National Trails Training Partnership is an alliance of Federal agencies, training providers, nationwide supporters, and providers of products and services. Visit the online calendar of training opportunities, access hundreds of trail-related resources, read the news, learn how you can help, and see training resources in your state.

This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Highway Administration under Cooperative Agreement DTFH61-06-H-00023. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Highway Administration.

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