Description
Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest
Russell Link
- $29.95 paperback (9780295978208) Add to Cart
- hardcover not available
- Published: 1999
- Subject Listing: Natural History
- Bibliographic information: 250 pp., 96 color plates, 92 line drawings, index
- Published with: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Contents
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
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
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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