DAFMAN32-7003 — Environmental Conservation

DAFMAN32-7003 governs cultural resources and natural resources programs at Department of the Air Force installations.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN32-7003
  • Title: Environmental Conservation
  • Date: 2024-06-26

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DAFMAN32-7003 addresses environmental conservation, cultural resource management, natural resource management, and wildland fire programs. It establishes roles, procedures, waiver processes, records requirements, and supplement coordination for conservation programs.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), the U.S. Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve (AFRC), Air National Guard (ANG), and those with contractual obligations to abide by the terms of DAF issuances.

Topics covered

  • Cultural resources management
  • Natural resources management
  • Wildland fire programs
  • Tribal relations
  • Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plans
  • Forestry Products Program

Questions and answers

When does DAFMAN32-7003 apply outside the United States and its territories?

For personnel located at installations outside of the U.S. and its territories, this DAFMAN is applicable if it directs action that is not specified by, and does not conflict with, applicable host nation Final Governing Standards, DAFI 32-7001, Environmental Management, or Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-7091, Environmental Management Outside the United States.

How are waiver authorities identified in DAFMAN32-7003?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, or T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

How must waiver requests for DAFMAN32-7003 requirements be submitted?

Submit waiver requests through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

How must records generated under DAFMAN32-7003 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

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