Others require large unbroken tracts of forestland. And some need different ecological habitats in different seasons or life stages. Animals divide up the environment in complex ways. Landscaping plans should emphasize diversity in structure and composition with a great variety of types, sizes, heights, ages, and densities of vegetation. This will allow more species to share the same area.
Water is essential to wildlife.
Some of the most valuable habitat includes rivers, streams, springs, and other wetlands. While you're helping wildlife, remember that the benefits go both ways. A healthy, diverse fauna provides many functions needed to maintain a healthy forest. Wildlife aids in seed dispersal. Squirrels bury acorns, in effect planting oak trees.