Salamanders need a fish-free pond for spawning. Bobwhite quail need surface water only during long, extremely dry periods. Water may become the focal point of a wildlife plan because it is a limiting factor for some animals. Cover is essential and will be discussed throughout this booklet. Both natural and manmade cover provide resting, roosting, nesting, protection and foraging areas.
Natural cover is managed by planting, pruning, thinning or clearing.
Manmade cover includes brush piles, nesting boxes, rock piles, birdhouses, log piles and similar structures. Familiarizing yourself with your land will help you know what animals live there and what others you would be able to attract. Walk your land and take notes often and during all seasons. Land and animals change through the year, and you will see new signs during each trip. Look for scratch marks, tracks, burrows, nests and other signs.