Habitat

Wildlife are affected by how homeowners manage their yards and neighborhoods at both local and regional scales. For example, maintaining a habitat for wildlife in a yard increases biodiversity in the neighborhood. (Biodiversity is simply the number of different species occurring in a given area.) On a larger scale, how one manages yards and neighborhoods can have a positive effect on surrounding habitat.

Living Green

Living Green TV Episode "Landscaping for Wildlife"

Wood Duck Nestbox

Landscaping Backyards for Wildlife: Top Ten Tips for Success

Red-tailed Hawk
Credit: Sharon Ritacco

A Bird's-Eye View: How Birds Select Habitat