Landscaping for Wildlife - Louisiana DWF Urban Wildlife Program
http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/1948/Default.aspx
There are numerous reasons why people wish to attract wildlife to their yards, but it all boils down to the fact that people enjoy seeing wildlife. Watching wildlife is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in this country. More and more people are buying bird feeders, binoculars, and identification guides than ever before. People’s attitudes have been changing. With environmental issues being a major concern these days, people are becoming more aware of nature and natural things.
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Landscaping to Avoid Wildlife Conflicts
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/pubs/fsheet_faq_notice/fs_wsland.html
Wild animals contribute to our enjoyment of nature, and many species add value to urban and suburban environments. Landscapes are frequently developed to be "environmentally friendly" by providing food and cover for songbirds, waterfowl, squirrels, and other wildlife. Wild animals can, however, damage property or threaten human health and safety. The presence of undesirable species or animal overpopulation often leads to many common wildlife problems associated with urban landscapes.
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The Raccoon -- Friend or Foe
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/misc/raccoon/raccoon.htm
The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is an important link in nature's food web. Raccoons are also beneficial to humans because of their consumption of pesky insects and mice, their aesthetic qualities, and their fur. They are an enjoyable and lovable animal; however, they can cause damage and pose health problems to animals and humans. This publication describes precautions that you can take to avoid potential raccoon problems.
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