The Army stewards some of the nation’s most diverse landscapes and manages over half of the Department of Defense’s land base in the United States. The Army is working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to find new ways to increase the conservation of sensitive species and habitats while ensuring the sustainability of the military mission.
- 156 installations on 13.6 million acres
- 147 Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans
- 119 installations are home to 224 threatened and endangered species
- 1.3 million acres of wetlands
- 315,000 acres of buffer land on 36 installations
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Interagency Agreement with the Army establishes a cooperative natural resource conservation partnership to support the management of natural resources on and near Army controlled lands. With this formal partnership, the Army will be able to sustain and enhance its ranges, ensure the attainment of its training/testing capabilities, and meet its mission readiness goals. Our conservation partnership with the Army protects and enhances fish and wildlife resources on 156 installations encompassing 13.6 million acres.
