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Habitat

Creating Habitat

Creating Habitat is a series produced by Pheasants Forever and New Holland to give landowners tips on how to plan, plant and maintain wildlife habitat.



Establishing a wildlife designation

By growing certain plants and letting the grass grow in parts of your yard, you'll welcome wildlife, and can even become certified as an "official backyard wildlife habitat."


Prairie flowers

Mowing: Protecting & enjoying wildlife

Most wildlife habitat projects will require some mowing to support their growth. Some basic knowledge and advice can turn mowing tasks into works of habitat art, and bring hours of enjoyment to you, your family and friends.


Mid-field fire break

Wetland restoration: A model of nature's diversity

If nature has a popular wildlife destination its a wetlandan ecosystem made up of open water, emergent vegetation and surrounding upland habitat. Wetlands provide some of the most diverse habitat and wildlife in all of nature.


Restored wetland

Establishing wildlife habitat in your little slice of heaven

Whether you farm, live a country lifestyle or are a landowning outdoor enthusiast, creating and managing wildlife habitat on your acreage can be a labor of love and a year-round source of satisfaction and enjoyment.


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