Turning your yard into a Backyard Wildlife HabitatJ protects and nurtures wildlife, and at the same time improves the overall quality the environment. Best of all, it s not hard, and it doesn t matter where you live or how much land you have.
Loss of habitat is the major reason wildlife is disappearing all over the country.
Habitat restoration is critical for wildlife in urban and suburban settings where commercial and residential development has eliminated most natural areas. Backyard Wildlife Habitat program teaches people how to save a place for wildlife right in their own backyards while giving them a way to connect with the natural world. Some people think creating a wildlife habitat is too difficult unless you re a trained wildlife biologist. But it s not hard at all, as demonstrated by habitat enthusiasts around the country who are average homeowners with a commitment to making a place for wildlife in their world. Even if you don t have a backyard, you can still provide food in a window box or patio planter.