Author: Diana J Evans

Managing Woodlands for Birds (FNR-517-WV)

Purdue University Professor Barny Dunning teaches how forests are used by birds year round, important habitat features of woodlands that can benefit birds, and how woodland owners can enhance their property for birds. Management recommendations were developed in part from...
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Woodland Stewardship for Landowners

Forests and woodlots are constantly changing. To get the most out of your property to meet your wildlife, recreational, aesthetic or economic goals, some type of regular management is necessary. Getting the most out of your woods can be a...
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A Landowner’s Guide to Sustainable Forestry 

This series consists of eight free, downloadable bulletins authored by Purdue Extension experts like Ron Rathfon and Lenny Farlee (all published in February 2002). It covers everything from long-term management planning to specific stewardship practices like harvesting, wildlife habitat enhancement,...
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Indiana Fish Identification

This guide identifies commonly stocked fish and problem fish that may be encountered in Indiana ponds. It includes full-color pictures and information about sunfishes, other panfish, sport fish, catfishes and bullheads, carp, suckers and buffalo, and minnows and shiners. Get...
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Template for Landowners

A publication that's perfect for helping you with your pond: A Template for Your Pond Management Plan. Ponds can provide landowners with fishing for sport and food. But careful planning and ongoing management are required. In this publication, Purdue University...
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Pond Management Series

An amazing publication series that provides vital information about pond management. Starting with Pond Management: Managing Fish Populations: Good fishing is just one of the benefits that ponds provide Indiana landowners. But proper planning and ongoing management are essential. This...
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Indiana Watershed Leadership Academy

The Indiana Watershed Leadership Academy educates watershed coordinators, teachers, volunteers, engineers, district staff, non-profit organizations, and others to lead watershed efforts that improve water quality in Indiana. Keywords: watershed science, sustainability, clean water, certificate view resource
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