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This publication describes how homeowners can create backyards and other urban habitats that attract a variety of songbirds.

• Wildlife
• Wildlife Habitat
• Urban Forestry
• Urban Wildlife
• Bird

This publication describes edges (or ecotones), areas where two habitat types meet, such as a forest and a meadow. Edges are inhabited by some of the animals and plants that are characteristic of each original habitat, plus species that are specially adapted to live in edges. Tips for edge management are included.

• Wildlife
• Wildlife Management
• Wildlife Habitat

This publication describes creating and protecting snags (standing dead or dying trees) and downed logs (a log lying on or near the forest floor) as potential habitats for a wide range of wildlife species.

• Wildlife
• Wildlife Habitat

The smaller habitats that abound on private lands and in many backyards can be enhanced using a variety of improvement options. Wildlife improvements can be simple, inexpensive and fun for the whole family. This publication discusses selected low-cost habitat improvements that will enhance food and cover for wildlife on private lands.

• Wildlife
• Wildlife Management
• Wildlife Habitat