Some wetlands help to recharge ground water sources and serve as natural sponges for water accumulation. Expense of removing wetlands must be balanced with costs and expected benefits. Leave fences and associated strips of grass cover. Undisturbed grass strips provide an important habitat for nesting, fall cover and food. These areas offer a change that breaks up large monocultures.
Pheasants use diversified habitats.
There will be a loss of crop production on areas covered by fences and grass strips. Use of large machinery may be hampered by fences. Weed control may be necessary along fence rows unless favorable grasses and legumes are encouraged. Grow grass and alfalfa for late summer seed harvest. Provides nesting cover, brood rearing and winter survival cover.