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How To Create A Wildlife-Friendly Yard, Michael R. Kuhns, Megan Dettenmaier
How To Create A Wildlife-Friendly Yard, Michael R. Kuhns, Megan Dettenmaier
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Habitat can be hard to come by for wildlife in urban areas. A wildlife-friendly yard provides food, water, cover, and a safe place to rear young.
Preventing Deer Damage To Your Trees And Shrubs, Megan Schwender, Michael R. Kuhns
Preventing Deer Damage To Your Trees And Shrubs, Megan Schwender, Michael R. Kuhns
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Deer/human conflicts have increased due to growing deer populations, limited resources and suburban development in deer habitat. In winter, deer often browse in residential landscapes. This can be reduced by selecting unpalatable plants, protecting woody plants with burlap or trunk protectors, and using deer repellent. In extreme cases, deer can be completely excluded with a fence.