The
mission of the Village Wildlife Conservation Consortium is to
educate private landowners and stakeholders about the benefits
of protecting and enhancing wildlife resources, develop programs
for introducing opportunities and benefits, and provide a
statewide voice and a forum on wildlife issues.
The Consortium is nonprofit, governed by landowners, includes
trade and affiliated organizations, and supports wildlife
management on private lands. It was formed during a meeting at
the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage on June 15, 2000.
Vision
Through the guidance of our elders and the knowledge of our
membership, the Village Wildlife Conservation Consortium will
work to improve our wildlife resources, habitat, and economies.
What
can the Consortium accomplish?
The
VWCC can:
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Provide a statewide voice on wildlife issues
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Introduce eco, adventure and watchable wildlife tourism
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Enhance the recovery of subsistence and trophy wildlife
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Support Private Lands Wildlife Management
Members benefit through access to education and training,
wildlife habitat enhancement, new market development,
cooperative buying power, and Internet marketing and member
products and services. Other member benefits include:
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Support to negotiate cooperative management agreements
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Information about new income and employment opportunities
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Support for mediation of trespass issues
Membership
Eligibility for membership in the Cooperative is limited to any
corporation formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement
Act, individual landowners, businesses and organizations with a
minimum land holding of 5,000 acres. "Community Enterprises"
eligible for membership include IRAs, village corporations, and
traditional tribal governments. Political subdivisions of the
State of Alaska and organizations controlled by such
subdivisions or by the Federal Government are not eligible for
membership as community enterprises.
Associate membership is limited to nongovernmental
representatives of the civic, business, recreational hunting and
fishing, environmental, and industrial sectors of America.
The Consortium meets quarterly.
Board
of Directors
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