Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest

Whether you are planting a yard from scratch or modifying an existing area, Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest will help you select, arrange, and maintain plants and other landscape elements that fulfill wildlife needs. Homeowners, property owners, professional wildlife managers, landscape architects, and garden designers will all find it invaluable.

A wealth of information is provided on:

--Wildlife habitat and landscaping basics

--Birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects likely to be attracted to your property

--Specialty gardens for butterflies and hummingbirds

--How to plant and maintain woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and waterways

--Feeders and nest boxes

--Ponds and birdbaths

--Potential problems

--Wildlife viewing tips

--Extensive plant lists

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Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest

Whether you are planting a yard from scratch or modifying an existing area, Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest will help you select, arrange, and maintain plants and other landscape elements that fulfill wildlife needs. Homeowners, property owners, professional wildlife managers, landscape architects, and garden designers will all find it invaluable.

A wealth of information is provided on:

--Wildlife habitat and landscaping basics

--Birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects likely to be attracted to your property

--Specialty gardens for butterflies and hummingbirds

--How to plant and maintain woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and waterways

--Feeders and nest boxes

--Ponds and birdbaths

--Potential problems

--Wildlife viewing tips

--Extensive plant lists

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Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest

Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest

by Russell Link
Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest

Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest

by Russell Link

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Overview

Whether you are planting a yard from scratch or modifying an existing area, Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest will help you select, arrange, and maintain plants and other landscape elements that fulfill wildlife needs. Homeowners, property owners, professional wildlife managers, landscape architects, and garden designers will all find it invaluable.

A wealth of information is provided on:

--Wildlife habitat and landscaping basics

--Birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects likely to be attracted to your property

--Specialty gardens for butterflies and hummingbirds

--How to plant and maintain woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and waterways

--Feeders and nest boxes

--Ponds and birdbaths

--Potential problems

--Wildlife viewing tips

--Extensive plant lists


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780295807027
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Publication date: 06/01/2016
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 250
File size: 36 MB
Note: This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range: 18 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction

Acknowledgments

Part 1: Wildlife Habitat Design and Maintenance

1. Wildlife Habitat and Its Stewardship

2. Landscape Design for You and Wildlife

3. Plants in the Wildlife Landscape

4. Maintaining Habitat

Part 2: Pacific Northwest Wildlife in the Landscape

5. Mammals

6. Birds

7. Reptiles and Amphibians

8. Fish

9. Insects and Their Relatives

Part 3: Special Features for Wildlife Landscapes

10. Ponds

11. Birdbaths, Including Dipping Pools

12. Nest Boxes and Other Nest Structures for Birds

13. Bats and Bat Houses

14. Bird Feeders

15. Brush and Rock Shelters

16. Dead Trees and Down Wood

17. Hummingbirds and How to Attract Them

18. Attracting Butterflies, Moths, and Caterpillars

19. Hedgerows

Part 4: Coexisting with Wildlife

20. Watching Wildlife

21. How to Deal with Wildlife-Related Problems

22. The Impact of Domestic Cats and Dogs on Wildlife

23. What to Do with Orphaned, Sick, or Injured Wildlife

Part 5: Appendices

Appendix A. Pacific Northwest Habitats

Appendix B. Wildlife Plant Lists, Tables, and Maps

Appendix C. Landscape and Wildlife Information for Specific Plants

Appendix D. Construction Plans for Nest Boxes

Appendix E. Resources

Index

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