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The Oregon Conservation Strategy

Healthy fish and wildlife need healthy habitats

Oregon is a land of diversity. From the rugged Pacific Ocean to the icy peaks of the Cascades, east to the beautiful high desert and across lava fields and great basins to valleys, plateaus and forested mountains, Oregon’s diverse habitats support a rich diversity of fish and wildlife. However, in the face of rapid development and altered landscapes, the work of maintaining the health of our wildlife populations falls to all Oregonians.

To ensure that our natural heritage is conserved and to help guide the work of citizens, Oregon has developed a Conservation Strategy. The Strategy focuses on habitat restoration and maintenance to address the needs of all species.

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Photo by: Gary Shaffer

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