. Animal Damage Control Program highlights, 1996. Animal Damage Control Program (U. S. ); Wildlife pests; Agricultural pests. The second initiative—ADC Critical Skills Development— focuses on increasing the pipeline of employees for supervisory and managerial positions in the future. With this initiative, 12 leadership skills (, conflict resolution, communication, teamwork, and coalition building) have been identified as critical to the success of all ADC employees regardless of their placement in the organization. Developmental funds are made available to employees to encourage them to de
. Animal Damage Control Program highlights, 1996. Animal Damage Control Program (U. S. ); Wildlife pests; Agricultural pests. The second initiative—ADC Critical Skills Development— focuses on increasing the pipeline of employees for supervisory and managerial positions in the future. With this initiative, 12 leadership skills (, conflict resolution, communication, teamwork, and coalition building) have been identified as critical to the success of all ADC employees regardless of their placement in the organization. Developmental funds are made available to employees to encourage them to develop these skills. The goal of this program, in addition to enhancing employee performance, is to provide an opportunity for nonsupervisory personnel to see themselves as future supervisors and managers. National Agricultural Statistics Service (MASS) Survey ADC has continued its interagency agreement with NASS to determine the magnitude and extent of wildlife damage to various agricultural resources. In May 1996, NASS released the results of its survey to determine losses to the cattle industry due to predators. Results indicated that predators killed 96,200 calves and 21,200 adult cattle valued at $ million. Coyotes and dogs continued to be the largest predators of cattle. Program Development Activities During 1996, total cooperative funding provided to the ADC program increased by approximately $ million. Most of this funding was allocated for beaver control and human health and safety projects. Examples follow. • A grant of $50,000 a year to ADC from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture for general wildlife damage- management activities. • An additional $86,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to control beaver damage on trout streams in Wisconsin. • A grant of $84,000 to ADC from 20 counties and 7 water resource districts in North Dakota specifically to manage damage caused by beavers. • A $60,000 increase in the FY 1997-99 Oregon De
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