Nebraska Sandhills Stewardship Article

What is the approximate size of the Nebraska Sandhills in square miles?

• 10,000

• 19,000

• 25,000

• 30,000

The Nebraska Sandhills cover close to (a)   million acres.

• 5 million
• 8 million
• 11 million
• 15 million

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Over (a)   percent of the land is privately owned.

• 50
• 70
• 90
• 100

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What is the primary focus of the Sandhills Task Force?

• Urban development

• Conservation of grasslands and wetlands

• Industrial growth

• Tourism promotion

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Fill in the blank: The Sandhills are known for their unique mix of _______ and wetlands.

• deserts

• mountains

• grasslands

• forests

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How many native plant species are found in the Sandhills?

• 500

• 600

• 700

• 800

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What role does Ted LaGrange serve in relation to the Sandhills?

• Urban planner

• Wetland program manager

• Tourism director

• Wildlife photographer

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What is the approximate area of intact wetlands in the Sandhills?

• 500,000 acres

• 1 million acres

• 2 million acres

• 3 million acres

Match the following organizations with their respective roles.

• Society dedicated to conservation efforts in Nebraska

• Nebraska Wildlife Foundation

• State agency responsible for managing parks and wildlife

• Nebraska Environmental Agency

• Organization focused on wildlife conservation in Nebraska

• Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

• Agency dealing with environmental regulations and policies

• Nebraska Conservation Society

What is the primary research focus of the Gudmundsen Lab?

• Crop production

• Cattle and livestock

• Renewable energy

• Urban development

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