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January 16, 2010Bobwhite quail and other native quail populations have been in decline in recent decades, primarily due to loss of habitat....
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January 9, 2010Black bears (Ursus americanus) are the smallest and most common of the three bear species native to North America. Black...
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January 7, 2010Orioles are one of our most popular songbird species due to their brilliant bright colors. There are 8 oriole species...
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December 29, 2009Rubber sidewalks are a promising new technology that offers many benefits for urban tree health and longevity. One of the...
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December 27, 2009Autumn-fruiting shrubs and trees provide important sources of energy for birds during fall migrations, and the fruits of many autumn-fruiting...
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December 26, 2009Many bird watchers take their bird feeders in during the summer months in order to save money, but you can...
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The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) offers qualifying landowners technical and financial assistance to convert crop land and certain types of...
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December 17, 2009Trees with spreading, shallow roots such as beech, maple, and some conifers often leave the surrounding soil both shady and...
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December 13, 2009Some gardeners are reluctant to plant mast-producing trees and shrubs because they feel that shade is too difficult to plant...
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December 11, 2009Mast is the most important source of food for squirrels, including gray squirrels, fox squirrels, and red squirrels, and squirrel...
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December 7, 2009Riparian buffer zones are areas of vegetation, including trees, shrubs, and grasses, lining the sides of rivers, streams, and other...
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December 2, 2009Hedgerows are a valuable addition to any landscape, from the smallest suburban yard to large industrial-scale farms. Hedgerows, lines of...
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