Cattle Industry and Environmental Groups Sign Conservation Agreement

MYAKKA CITY, FL – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Monday with Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Safari Club International (SCI) with a commitment to the conservation of natural resources through sustainable multiple uses. The agreement outlines efforts to cultivate healthier ecosystems, wildlife populations, and economies through active management. According to the groups, hunting, fishing, and livestock grazing are all key components of successful, comprehensive management plans for the nation’s public lands and resources. The MOU highlights decades of successful voluntary conservation programs and formalizes a partnership to allow these groups to coordinate multi-sector projects in the future. Cattle and beef producers, hunters, and conservationists often engage in conservation partnerships that maintain open space, honor the cultural and historical value of landscapes, and empower local communities and rural economies. Ethan Lane is Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cattleman’s Beef Association and says it’s important to find ways to work with environmental groups in areas that both sides agree upon. These partnerships will open the door to making sure cattlemen are recognized for the environmental efforts they are already practicing.
(SOURCE: Ag News Wire)