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Ranchette Program
So What Can I Do To Prevent Habitat Loss On My Property?
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Planting native plants will attract birds, butterflies, and pollinators such as bees.
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Remember:
Food + Water + Cover + Space = Bird and Wildlife Habitat
Each animal has different requirements. How can I learn more about these requirements?
Go to:
Audubon At Home
University of Wyoming College of Agriculture
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Woodpeckers, Chickadees, and Nuthatches make or use cavities in dead branches or trees and eat seeds and insects. By providing nest boxes and suet feeders, you can meet those needs.
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If you don’t have a natural water source on your property, provide a bird bath or man-made pond.
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5 Easy Steps make your yard healthier for you and wildlife….
1. Go Native and Eradicate Invasive Species!
a) Learn which plants are invasive
b) Do not buy or share invasive species
c) Remove invasive plants from your property
d) Help control invasive plants in your area
e) Reduce the amount of non-native grass
2. Use pesticides only when necessary and responsibly
3. Remember To Keep Cats Indoors!
4. Garden for Wildlife
a) Plants
b) Water
c) Supplemental feeding and nesting structures
5. Contact local agency professionals such as your local Conservation District or UW Cooperative Extension Agent.
Go to:
University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service
Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts
Wyoming Wildscape (2.6 MB PDF)
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