Category: Earth

(FNR-519-W): It's likely you have had some type of run-in with wildlife—no matter where you live. This 5-page, PDF publication provides information about nuisance wildlife control professionals, things to consider when deciding whether or not you need to hire a...

(FNR-562-W): Collisions with man-made structures are one of the primary causes of bird mortality. In fact, up to a billion birds are killed each year in the United States due to window strikes. Approximately 50% of the time, these strikes...

(FNR-571-W): Homeowners commonly set box traps to capture and remove wildlife from their home or yard. Setting a box trap improperly can decrease their effectiveness and even lead to safety risks to both people and wildlife. The purpose of this...

The perfect set of resources to get you started with knowledge about processing deer and post-hunting practices. Handling Harvested Game: Episode 4, Cutting, Grinding & Packaging (FNR-Deer cutting-WV) White-Tailed Deer Post Harvest Collection (FNR-Deer Data-WV) Handling Harvested Game: Episode 3,...

Successfully starting a tree plantation involves several steps, ideally starting with preparing a year or more before the seedlings are planted. Learn more through these resources dedicated to knowledge about managing, planting and caring for fine hardwood seedlings. Invasive Plant...

Learn all about the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment and the impacts of the data collected. The Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE) was developed in 2006 to study the effectiveness of different forest management methods in promoting successful oak and hickory regeneration and...

The perfect way to learn more and get started with wildlife habitat management. Many landowners are interested in enhancing their property for wildlife. An important step in that process is creating a plan. A Template for Your Wildlife Habitat Management...

The Managing Conservation Plantings series provides landowners and managers with science-based recommendations to combat many of the common issues that arise in native warm-season grass and wildflower conservation plantings. From battling problematic plants like sericea lespedeza to reducing dense native...

The diversity of birds is declining with the loss of their habitats. A project by The Nature Conservancy, Forestry for the Birds, brings forest managers and bird lovers together to promote the well-being of both—and all who depend upon them....

You can interact through the Virtual Tour and learn more while exploring how the Birders' Dozen and other bird species respond to forest management. Forestry for the Birds is a collection of resources developed by the Indiana Chapter of The...