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

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Author:   Russell Link
Publisher:   University of Washington Press
Imprint:   University of Washington Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.816kg
ISBN:  

9780295978208

ISBN 10:   0295978201
Pages:   250
Publication Date:   25 October 1999
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

IntroductionAcknowledgmentsPart 1: Wildlife Habitat Design and Maintenance1. Wildlife Habitat and Its Stewardship2. Landscape Design for You and Wildlife3. Plants in the Wildlife Landscape4. Maintaining HabitatPart 2: Pacific Northwest Wildlife in the Landscape5. Mammals6. Birds7. Reptiles and Amphibians8. Fish9. Insects and Their RelativesPart 3: Special Features for Wildlife Landscapes10. Ponds11. Birdbaths, Including Dipping Pools12. Nest Boxes and Other Nest Structures for Birds13. Bats and Bat Houses14. Bird Feeders15. Brush and Rock Shelters16. Dead Trees and Down Wood17. Hummingbirds and How to Attract Them18. Attracting Butterflies, Moths, and Caterpillars19. HedgerowsPart 4: Coexisting with Wildlife20. Watching Wildlife21. How to Deal with Wildlife-Related Problems22. The Impact of Domestic Cats and Dogs on Wildlife23. What to Do with Orphaned, Sick, or Injured WildlifePart 5: AppendicesAppendix A. Pacific Northwest HabitatsAppendix B. Wildlife Plant Lists, Tables, and MapsAppendix C. Landscape and Wildlife Information for Specific PlantsAppendix D. Construction Plans for Nest Boxes Appendix E. ResourcesIndex

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To learn more about which native plants work best in hedgerows, I turned to wildlife biologist Russell Link's old standby... His chapter on hedgerows is truly modern in its practical, earth-friendly approach.--Valeria Easton Pacific Northwest Magazine, The Seattle TImes

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