Wildlife Management Through Soil Conservation On Farms In The Northeast

Historical perspective. Wildlife values in a Changing World. New patterns on land and water. Influence of land management on wildlife. Special problems of waters and watersheds. Pesticides and wildlife. Wildlife demage and control. Legislation and administration. Evaluation and Conclusions.

"Emphasizing the importance of agriculture in maintaining habitat for our region's wildlife, Farmlands and Wildlife of Pennsylvania and the Northeast is a guide to farmland wildlife for landowners that details habitat management methods and their benefits, methods of wildlife damage control, sources of financial assistance for habitat projects, and additional educational resources. Learn about wildlife enhancement for the farmstead and other farmland areas: farmhouse habitat (landscaping and bird feeding), farm ponds and other water sources, wetland protection and restoration, stream corridor management, riparian forest buffers, woodlot management, providing nest boxes, providing natural and artificial perches, and more habitat considerations; managing cropland and pasture for wildlife: natural grassland and habitat areas, mowing, burning, grazing, hedgerows and treelines, integrated pest management, soil and water conservation strategies that benefit wildlife."--PennState Extension website.