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A Landowner's Guide

Managing Michigan's Wildlife: a landowner's guide Regardless of the size of your property, whether it is an urban back yard, a "back forty", or more than a section, you can set goals and take the proper steps to improve your property for wildlife. Every piece of property is important to the big picture, and it is not too late to begin improving our land. This guide provides the information you will need to conserve Michigan's plants, animals, and ecosystems.

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In Your Backyard

• Forest/Tree Health & Pests

• Backyard Management (from the Landowner's Guide)

• Attracting Frogs & Toads

• Backyard Wildlife Management (NRCS & Michigan DNR)

• The Trees In Your Backyard

• Forest Foods Deer Eat

Homes & Feeders

• Background Information on Homes

• Toad House

• Wildlife Feeders