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WS Item 4Southlake 2030 Plan – Wildlife Management Element Work Session Item 4 Requested Action Discuss and provide staff direction on the Wildlife Management Element of the Southlake 2030 Plan. Background Information “Explore opportunities for wildlife management, focusing on citizen education programs. Consider partnerships with TPWD, adjacent cities, Corps of Engineers, and BJNC. Explore grant opportunities.” Wildlife Encounters Feral hogs Coyotes Skunks Opossums Armadillos Raccoons Squirrels Snakes Foxes Ducks Goals of Wildlife Management To protect human health and safety To minimize damage to personal property To minimize damage to the ecosystem To protect rare, threatened, or endangered species Issues “Negative” wildlife encounters will continue to increase DPS is unable to immediately respond to all calls Limited funding for animal control Trapping is sometimes ineffective Opportunities Strengthen coordination between DPS and BJNC Educational outreach Partnerships with neighboring cities, other nature centers, and wildlife organizations Next Steps Explore partnership opportunities Draft wildlife management policy in coordination with DPS and BJNC Adopt as part of the Southlake 2030 Sustainability Plan Plan Components Goals and objectives Habitat identification Species identification Wildlife corridors Management opportunities Recommendations Questions? Background Information