Wildlife

Pesticide Applicator Manuals

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Guide to Threatened and Endangered Species on Private Lands In Virginia

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:54:05 -0400

Managing Wildlife Damage: Snakes

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:33:51 -0400

Virginia Master Naturalist, Basic Training Course, Mammalogy

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:30:48 -0400

Backyard Wildlife Habitats

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Wildlife Habitat

The area where an organism lives and meets its basic needs for food, water, cover, and space to survive is called its habitat. Each species of wildlife has different habitat requirements.

Why consider creating a wildlife habitat in your yard?

As residential and commercial development by humans continues to expand, wildlife habitats in the affected areas are altered and may become unable to support the needs of species that previously occupied those areas. Alternatively, species that are better adapted to metropolitan conditions may increase their presence and abundance as a direct result of this development.

Management of Wood Ducks on Private Lands and Waters

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Of the many wildlife management practices the private landowner can do, few are as rewarding as those which favor wood ducks. Wood ducks and a multitude of other wildlife species respond readily to managed wetlands.

Managing Wildlife Damage: Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

To most people, a Canada goose is a Canada goose. However, taxonomists recognize up to 11 subspecies (i.e., Giant, Lesser, Western, Atlantic, Interior, Richardson’s, Dusky, Vancouver, Taverner’s, Aleutian and Cackling Goose) that reside within the United States and Canada. Here in the mid-Atlantic region, the Giant Canada goose is most common.

Managing Wildlife Damage: Beavers (Castor canadensis)

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

The beaver is North America’s largest rodent. Adult beavers normally weigh 40 to 50 pounds, but exceptionally large animals may weigh up to 80 pounds. They range in length from 35 to 50 inches, including the tail, which normally is about 10 inches long.

Managing Wildlife Damage: Moles

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Managing Wildlife Damage: Black Bears (Ursus americanus)

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

The black bear is a large mammal with powerful limbs, a relatively small head, small ears, and black fur, although several less common color phases (e.g., cinnamon) can occur in this species.

Supplemental Income from Wildlife on Your Land

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

More and more farmers and ranchers are considering hunting as a new source of income. Urban and suburban sprawl is wiping out historic wildlife habitats, and rural areas surrounding cities typically are posted against hunting or trespassing.

Learning to Live with Coyotes in Metropolitan Areas

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Rabies: Its Ecology, Control, and Treatment

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Feeding Wild Birds

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

To the responsible person, the decision to feed wild birds is not a casual one. The dedicated bird feeder buys hundreds of pounds of feed each winter and at least a bird book and binoculars to identify and study the birds. Additionally, several times each week the food needs to be replenished, which over several months and years amounts to a substantial investment of time. Such a commitment carries with it the expectation of attracting a handsome, interesting variety of birds. Furthermore, most of us want to get the most for our time and money.

Urban Water-Quality Management: Wildlife in the Home Pond Garden

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Small home pond gardens support aquatic plants and also attract a variety of wildlife. Turtles, frogs, birds, snakes, lizards, and raccoons as well as many other animals may use these ponds. Most wildlife needs water to survive and will seek out ponds for drinking, bathing, habitat, and in some cases, reproduction.

Addressing the Consequences of Predator Damage to Livestock and Poultry

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

A Landowner's Guide to Wildlife Abundance through Forestry

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Your woodlands offer the promise of immediate and long-term benefits. Managed forests produce yields of timber and wildlife.

A Landowner's Guide To Working With Sportsmen In Virginia

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Planting and Managing Switchgrass for Forage, Wildlife, and Conservation

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Switchgrass is a tall-growing, warm-season, perennial grass that is native to much of the United States including Virginia. Switchgrass (SG) was widespread in open areas before settlers populated an area and remained in one place year after year. Their livestock were free roaming and would graze the new switchgrass growth in the spring before the new plants were tall enough to withstand defoliation. This mismanagement weakened the stands and eventually led to their demise. They were replaced by cool-season grasses introduced from other countries such as bluegrass, tall fescue, and orchardgrass. These cool-season grasses began growth much earlier in the spring so they could tolerate the early season grazing by cattle. As a result, the native warm-season grasses such as SG were destroyed and can now only be found growing wild in abandoned sites such as old cemeteries or roadways.