What is the Golden-cheeked warbler Recovery Credit System
The Golden-cheeked warbler Recovery Credit System was developed in
late fall 2005 and early spring 2006 by a working group convened by
the Texas Department of Agriculture in response to a U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service Biological Opinion, which recommended Fort Hood’s participation
in an off-site conservation program.
The primary objective of the Golden-cheeked warbler Recovery Credit System
is to contribute to the U.S. Army Fort Hood environmental management and
conservation objectives by providing support for off-site conservation
efforts for endangered species, specifically Golden-cheeked warbler.
Fort Hood has the largest known population of Golden-cheeked warblers
(Dendroica chrysoparia), and maintains biological programs to protect
their habitat on site. However, the potential for habitat loss is a
constant possibility and, at times, limits on site training at Fort
Hood. Therefore, to offset possible habitat losses from live fire
training activities, a recovery credit system for the Golden-cheeked
warbler was developed.
By participating in the Golden-cheeked warbler Recovery Credit System
with private landowners in counties surrounding the installation, Fort
Hood strives to support the management and maintenance of suitable off-site habitat.