A. W.A.I.T. Plan – Education Programs

W.A.I.T. is a registered trademark for an environmental program that encourages the protection and enhancement of wildlife on industry lands. To become certified, an applicant must have a systematic program for its site that includes: 1) environmental education of employees and community partners about wildlife and their habitat, and 2) wildlife habitat enhancements.

1. Measures taken to insure and enhance employee educational opportunities dealing with wildlife. Examples: plant and animal identification books, educational posters, wildlife seminars, site bird and/or plant lists, etc. in break room or library; wildlife viewing area; educational signs on site; etc.

List employee wildlife educational opportunities as detailed in the site W.A.I.T. plan noting the schedule (date) for initiation:

2. Measures taken to enhance community educational opportunities related to wildlife. Examples: garden clubs, scout troops, local schools, etc.; employee involvement in outside activities which promote educational opportunities dealing with wildlife

List community wildlife educational opportunities past, present and planned:

B. W.A.I.T. Plan – Wildlife Habitat Management and Protection

Measures taken to manage and protect wildlife habitat on site. Examples: butterfly garden(s), meadows, bluebird trails, bird boxes, wildlife openings, wetland conservation, planting or protection of fruit or acorn producing trees, etc.

1. Briefly describe habitat protection and enhancement activities as detailed in the site W.A.I.T. plan noting the schedule (date) for initiation:

2. Approximately how many acres are protected, enhanced and/or maintained as natural areas suitable for wildlife?

3. Please list the wildlife species that frequent the site:

C. W.A.I.T. Plan – Community Partners

List active community partners involved with your site’s W.A.I.T. activities:

D. W.A.I.T. Plan – W.A.I.T. Team Functions

1. Briefly describe your site’s W.A.I.T. team and how it functions:

2. List any additional contributions your industry makes towards the enhancement of wildlife that

you feel are pertinent towards W.A.I.T. certification:

3. List any additional contributions that your industry makes towards enhancement of the

environment that you feel might be pertinent to W.A.I.T. certification. Examples: recycling,

waste reduction, research, etc.

E. W.A.I.T. Plan – Time Frame

Applicants should include site map and/or written narrative with past, present and future accomplishments. Any other plans that may relate to W.A.I.T. certification should also be included.

The W.A.I.T. certification plan should include a minimum of a 3-5 year plan with ongoing emphasis on continuing wildlife habitat enhancement and employee education.

Attach additional sheets if necessary.

Please enclose a $25.00 check made payable to the North Carolina Wildlife Federation for the processing fee.