visit our yards and improve our chances to observe acre subdivision, the small city park, larger county Here are many reasons why birds and other we can increase the number and variety of species that lot, the five-acre townhouse development, the 40Īnimals appeal so strongly to our affections. Make adequate food, water, shelter and space available, but also the developed land: the quarter-acre suburban If we the existing forests and large landholdings for wildlife, Planting for their needs is simple and satisfying. Introduction Attracting wildlife to your garden by planning and There is an ever-increasing need to manage not only Hammer (Castellow Hammock Nature Center) and Moyroud (Florida Native Plant Society), Roger Gary Schultz (The Nature Conservancy), Richard Plant information was compiled by Donna Legate, United States Department of Agriculture Soil Society of the Everglades), Judy Gillan, Jeff Priest,Ĭonservation Service in cooperation with the Palm Brian Millsap and Bruce Neville.īeach Soil and Water Conservation District. Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and the Wildlife Federation), Charles Potter (Audubon your back yard. This guide was produced jointly by the Florida John Vance, Durbin Tabb, Craig Tufts (National years, to increase the number and kinds of wildlife in Palm Beach Soil and Water Conservation District, expectations. We hope it will help you attract, Jeff Gore, John Waters, the Board and staff of the A final word: be patient and realistic in yourĮnjoy and conserve wildlife close to your home. Specific techniques for creating viable habitats on small assure the accuracy of this guide, including Jim Cox, identify and eliminate harmful exotic species. This guide suggests other reviewers volunteered their time and expertise to and your efforts to conserve Florida wildlife. This will add to your enjoymentįood, water, shelter and cover. Habitats-the living spaces that provide animals with contributed valuable advice and suggestions. Wildlife populations is tied to the health of their and support for this project. Our residents don't realize how closely the health of Director, Division of Wildlife, provided initial guidance learn as much as you can about the wildlife species you
Victor Heller, Assistant As you are planning your backyard wildlife habitat, David Cook prepared the section on under "For Further Information" (page 33).Īnimals live around their homes. N a recent public opinion poll, 88 percent of all Florida were suggested by Cynthia Plockelman and topics, review the resources and publications listedįloridians said it is important to know that wild Thomas McElroy. Many of the techniques for attracting birds in south you seek a more complete discussion of any of these you will want to use to create your backyard habitat. Preface Jody Walthall of Native Nurseries in Tallahassee. The landscape design was prepared by you will find an extensive listing of the native plants Providing water for wildlife will interest you. Want to supplement your habitat or attract wildlife forĬlose observation, the sections on feeding, housing and On small properties are discussed on page 20. Solutions for some common wildlife-human conflicts Mammals, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies.
Pages 10-t9ĭescribe specific management techniques to help youĪttract the wildlife you want, including birds, Manager's checklist on page 7 should be helpfulĪfter you have landscaped your property, or if youĪlready have an established landscape. Your living requirements into account as well! The
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