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Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs and Issues**: The department's projects focus on conserving and restoring wildlife diversity, managing habitats, and addressing threats such as habitat loss, invasive species, wildlife diseases, and climate change. These efforts are crucial for maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity, which are essential for societal well-being[1][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By protecting and enhancing wildlife habitats, the department contributes to the overall health of ecosystems, which in turn supports human health and quality of life. Additionally, the department's work on recreational activities like hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing enhances public enjoyment and connection to nature[2][5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The department's projects, such as the State Wildlife Action Plan and the Project Evaluation Program, involve extensive public engagement, collaboration with various stakeholders, and science-based management decisions. These efforts promote positive change by integrating community needs and scientific research to manage wildlife resources sustainably[1][4].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The department's work supports local economies through wildlife-related tourism and recreation, and it also engages diverse communities in wildlife management, which is crucial for long-term conservation success and social equity[2][5].