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National wildlife refuges an economic boon

The main purpose for national wildlife refuges is to conserve plant and animal species as well as natural landscapes and ecosystems. But a new U-S Fish and Wildlife Service report titled ‘Banking on Nature’ concludes that refuges provide a big economic benefit to neighboring communities and the nation.Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC