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 Aldo
Leopold, the acknowledged father of conservation, wrote "there
are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot."
All these years later, national statistics have proved Leopold right--over
60 million Americans feed, photograph or view wildlife. And this
is not a phenomenon exclusive to the U.S., or even North America.
There is much more to attracting wildlife than simply installing
a bird feeder or bird bath. As more people move into urban and suburban
areas,  landscaping
for wildlife and wildlife viewing has become more popular. Landscaping
to attract wildlife does more than bring wildlife closer for easy
viewing-- using native plants benefit homeowners' pocketbooks through
reduced watering and maintenance. In addition, native trees and
shrubs provide privacy, help reduce noise, and making backyards
more enjoyable.
The following links provide an introduction to wildscaping and
other methods of attracting wildlife. What are you waiting for?
Attracting
Wildlife to Your Own Backyard
 Create
a Habitat
Wildscaping.com
Attracting
Wild Birds
How
to Make a Butterfly Garden
Bat House Research
Project
Amphibians
in Your Backyard
Before You
Start Feeding…
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