HABITAT SUITABILITY INDEX MODELS: PILEATED WOODPECKER

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORu.s. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEM the Nation's principal conservation aaeney, the Department of the Interior has responaioilityfor most of our .nationally owned public landa and natural resources. This includesfosterin. the wiust use of our land and water rnources, protectina our fish and wildlife,preun/ina th.environmental and cultural values of our national parks and historical places,ana providi"l for the enjoyment of life throuah outdoor recreation. The Department as'usses our en.rlY and min.ral resources and works to assure that their development is inthe blst Inter.ats of all our people. The Department also has a major responsibility forAm.rican lnaian res.rvation communities and for people who live in island territories underU.s. edmlnlstration.