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  1. Projects

    Projects Young forest habitat projects … in, then visit a project site to get a feel for this habitat that's so important for wildlife and forest …

  2. Focus Areas guide a cottontail comeback

    … Zoo-bred New England cottontails have been introduced to habitat throughout the species' range. … used data on forest age, the amount of shrubland habitat, and the confirmed presence of New England … six Northeastern states for the new refuge. Habitat Projects Research continues to reveal more information …

  3. Call it “in-between habitat”

    Call it “in-between habitat” … Wildlife Homes in on This Uncommon Habitat Young forest is a … Service (NRCS), or a certified forester. For some projects, full or partial funding may be available. Find …

  4. Think 5-5-5

    … and shrubland continually cycle through the property. Habitat Diversity is Key The goal is to keep at least 5 … can cooperate with their neighbors to put together larger projects taking in several properties. Where Not to … mature forest remain for the wildlife that needs such habitat. Landowners may decide to let stands of high-quality …

  5. Why young forest?

    … creeks, giving rise to new young trees. Science-Based Habitat Management Now it's our responsibility to … processes by carefully carrying out science-based habitat management projects in a few select places. We owe it to the more than …

  6. Partners helping our wildlife

    … pollinators. Flagship Species We focus on making habitat for a select group of “flagship species” – … woodlands now and in the future. Want to Make Some Habitat? To learn about opportunities to make young … specialists who can provide free advice on potential projects. Full or partial funding may be available. …

  7. Want to make some young forest?

    … to learn about this valuable and relatively uncommon habitat. Check out this nontechnical 24-page Young Forest … of what young forest looks and “feels” like, visit a habitat project near you, where young forest and shrubland … specialists who can provide free advice on potential projects, including how to plan and pay for habitat work. …

  8. Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary, Connecticut

    … In 2012, LHAS was asked to consider creating potential habitat for native New England cottontails, which had … Some members were reluctant. After visiting young forest habitat projects where multiple acres of timber had been harvested, …

  9. Cottontail Farm, Connecticut

    … Fergus U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service habitat biologist Ted Kendziora helped landowner Tom McAvoy envision how habitat on his farm could be improved and created. … initially helped McAvoy plan a series of habitat management projects. Soil conservationist William Purcell with the USDA …

  10. Wildlife loves it

    … wildflowers that bloom in sunlit young forest and shrubland habitat. Partners and “Flagship Species” … forest and shrubland. Private landowners are creating such habitat, too. Making habitat for a small group of “ … Want to visit some young forest? A growing network of projects lets landowners and nature-lovers check out this …