Department of Forests, Parks and Wildlife (Alexandria-Prussia)

Alexandria-Prussia Department of Forests, Parks and Wildlife

Agency overview
Formed	July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)
Preceding agency	Department of Environmental Resources
Jurisdiction	Government of Alexandria-Prussia
Headquarters	Dr. Ian Watson Building 350 Commonwealth Ave, Kingston
Employees	32,684
Annual budget	AP$1084 billion (2020)
Agency executive	Nathan A. Evans, DVM, Secretary
Website	http://www.forestsparksandwildlife.ap.gov

The Alexandria-Prussia Department of Forests, Parks and Wildlife (FPW) is an agency in the Alexandrian-Prussian Central Government that is responsible for maintaining and preserving the country's national forests and parks. The department is also additional tasked with developing and implementing national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Alexandria-Prussia environmental heritage, and protect wildlife and their habitats. The department also provides information on the country’s natural resources; and working with communities to benefit local recreation and natural areas.

The agency was established as a result of Department of Environmental Resources being split into 2 agencies other being the Department of Environmental Protection.

History

In 2019, the Parliament passed the Environmental Reorganization Act of 2019 which split Department of Environmental Resources into Department of Environmental Protection and FPW. Minister-President Elizabeth McCord nominated Nathan A. Evans, DVM a veterinarian and animal activist to head the newly created department. The Minister-President was again criticized by certain conservative lawmakers for picking a candidates who is activists in the respected fields.

At Evans confirmation hearing he was grilled by conservative members of the Environment, Energy and Agriculture Committee in the House of Lords. They specifically took issue with his past animal-rights activities. Evans defended those activities and "stated that animals have no voice in government and I want to me that voice not just for wildlife but also for the forests and parks they call home".

A photo of the Dr. Ian Watson Building

Evans nomination was reported out of the committee on July 10, 2019. On July 16, 2019, Evans was confirmed as the first Secretary of Forests, Parks and Wildlife by the House of Lords in a 58–22 vote. All twenty-two conservative members of the House of Lords voted against Evans.

Headquarters Building

The Department is headquartered in Dr. Ian Watson Building which is a twelve story LEED certified building in Downtown Kingston.

Organization Structure

• Secretary of Forests, Parks and Wildlife
  • Executive Deputy Secretary of Forests, Parks and Wildlife
    • Energy and Environmental Delivery Center †
    • Office of General Counsel †
    • Deputy Secretary for Administration, International and Legislative Affairs
      • Bureau of Administrative and Fiscal Services
      • Bureau of International Conservation and Scientific Authority
      • Office of Communication and Legislative Affairs
    • Deputy Secretary for Conservation and Technical Services
      • Bureau for Technical Services
      • Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey
      • Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
    • Deputy Secretary for Outreach, Education and Information
      • Bureau of Education, Outreach and Research
      • Office of Media Services
    • Deputy Secretary for Parks and Forestry
      • Bureau of Facility Design and Construction
      • Bureau of Forestry
      • Bureau of Parks
    • Deputy Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere
      • Central Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service
      • Central Marine Fisheries Service
      • Central Ocean Service
      • National Weather Service
      • Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
      • Office of Program Planning and Integration
    • Deputy Secretary for Wildlife Management and Protection
      • Bureau of Conservation and Classification
      • Bureau of Field Operations and Support
      • Bureau of Wildlife Management
        • Game Management Division
        • Wildlife Diversity & Services Division
      • Bureau of Wildlife Protection
        • Enforcement Division
        • Special Operations and Investigations Division

† Energy and Environmental Delivery Center provides HR and IT services to groups of agencies. † Office of General Counsel is an independent office that helps guide and interpret laws as well as providing legal services to the departments or offices of HM Government.

Terms and List of Secretaries

The Secretary of Forests, Parks and Wildlife must be confirmed by a simple majority vote in the House of Lords. Once confirmed by the House of Lords the secretary is appointed a four year term. There are no term limits on how long a secretary may serve. As of August 2020 there has only been one Secretary.

Parties

  Democrat (1)   Independent (0)   Unionist (0)

No.	Image	Name	Country of Residence	Took office	Left office	Minister-President serving under
1		Nathan A. Evans, DVM	Georgia	July 16, 2019	Incumbent		Elizabeth A. McCord