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Available Publications: Cavity Nesting Ducks (revised) Coastal Douglas Fir Forests and Wildlife Habitat Management for Bats on Small Woodlands Habitat Management for Turkeys on Small Woodlands Hawk, Eagle and Osprey Management on Small Woodlands Is there a place for Fish and Wildlife in your Woodland? Managing Deer on Small Woodlands Managing Forest Habitats for Migrant Songbirds Managing Pacific Northwest Forests for Band-Tailed Pigeons (New) Managing Ponderosa Pine Woodlands for Fish and Wildlife (revised) |
Managing Small Woodlands for Elk Managing Western Juniper for Wildlife Riparian Areas: Fish and Wildlife Havens Wetlands As Varied As Our Region (revised) |
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A guide to understanding America's largest rodents. Native beaver and muskrat, and introduced nutria live in aquatic habitats in the Pacific Northwest. These furbearers have a mixed economic impact, due to their fur, and the damage they cause to trees, crops, water control, and land. The author includes descriptions, history of the species, and management information. A Woodland Fish and Wildlife Project Publication. By R. Pedersen (retired) USDA Forest Service, Portland, Oregon. 279kb Approximate download time 1 minute with a 56k modem.
Written as a practical guide for woodland owners interested in fish and wildlife management. Richly colored, the wood duck appears to have stepped from an artist's canvas. Recovering from overhunting in the early 1900s, "woodies" now are threatened by loss of wetland and riparian habitat. Nesting boxes may encourage these ducks. Placing the box carefully will protect them from predators. By Ron Shay, Woodland Fish and Wildlife Project coordinator, reviewed by Jim Bartonek, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Published June 1997, revised December 2007. 8 pages. 1,602kb Approximate download time 5 minutes with a 56k modem.
Written as a practical guide for woodland owners interested in fish and wildlife management. Certain tree species and understory plants grow in association with Douglas-fir in coastal forests of the Pacific Northwest. Not surprisingly, birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians also prefer certain plant species or forest stages within these coastal forests. The authors explain forest succession, and offer tables showing who's who in wildlife habitats: from grass-forb to old growth. By Donald Hanley and David Baumgartner, Washington State University Cooperative Extension, and Kenneth Raedeke, Seattle. Published December 1992. 12 pages. 359kb Approximate download time 1 minute with a 56k modem.
Not everyone likes bats. Like many species of predators, bats are maligned and misunderstood. This publication helps to dispel the myth and mystery of bats in small woodlands. Contributing authors for this publication include: Janean Creighton, Wildlife Extension Coordinator, Washington State University Cooperative Extension and Jim Bottorff, Forest Stewardship Wildlife Biologist, Washington State Department of Natural Resources. 1,067kb Approximate download time 3 minutes with a 56k modem.
Wild turkeys have been introduced into Oregon and Washington in the last century and substantial populations can now be found in various locations in both states. Despite concerns about potential competition between native wildlife and wild turkeys, no evidence exists that harm has occurred in the environments into which the turkeys have been released. This publication describes the life history of wild turkeys, their habitat requirements, and range distribution in the Pacific Northwest. Management recommendations are presented for land managers to use to support wild turkey populations. By Jim Bottorff, Washington Department of Natural Resources; Steve Denney, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife; Dave Ware, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; and John Crawford, Oregon State University; and the National Wild Turkey Federation. Published February 2005. 12 pages. 546kb Approximate download time 2 minutes with 56k modem.
Written as a practical guide for woodland owners interested in fish and wildlife management. Hawks, eagles, and osprey in woodlands prey on small mammals that damage young conifers. The authors show outlines and drawings of the birds we know as raptors. Choice of food, habitat, and nesting site are outlined. By Richard J. Pederson, USDA Forest Service, Pacific NW Region, and Ron Shay, Woodland Fish and Wildlife Project Coordinator. Published June 1993. 8 pages. 423kb Approximate download time 1 minute with a 56k modem.
If you enjoy walking in your woodland and enjoy the different species of birds and mammals you observe, you can enhance your enjoyment and improve wildlife habitat by managing the food, cover, and water resources on your woodland. By David de Calesta, Oregon State University, and Millard S. Deusen, Washington State Department of Fisheries. Published October 1988. 12 pages. 703kb Approximate download time 2 minutes with a 56k modem.
Written as a practical guide for woodland owners interested in wildlife management. Authors outline food, water, and cover requirements for mule deer, white-tailed deer, and black-tailed deer. By Keithlyn Watson and Margie Schirato, Washington Department of Wildlife. Published March 1990. 6 pages 57kb Approximate download time 1 minute with a 56k modem.
Many bird species found during spring and summer in Pacific Northwest forests and woodlands spend the winter months in Mexico, Central and South America, or Neotropics. These birds, which inhabit the Pacific flyway, are called Neotropical migrants. This publication outlines the importance of these birds to the Northwest and details habitat considerations for landowners who would attract them to their woodlands. Tables offer lists of habitat preferences for different birds, and species lists for coniferous forests in eastern and western parts of Oregon and Washington. By David Manuwal, Janean Creighton, and Donald Hanley. Published December 1998. 20 pages. 657kb Approximate download time 2 minutes with a 56k modem.
The West Coast population of the band-tailed pigeon nests from southeastern Alaska to northern Mexico, in a variety of forest types but predominantly in closed-canopy forests below 1,000 feet in elevation. Throughout the 20th century, this population declined as a result of sporadic over-hunting and habitat loss. The band-tailed pigeon has slowly been increasing in the last decade along the West Coast, in response to hunting closures coupled with habitat rehabilitation and regrowth. This publication describes the life history and population status of this bird, and many management practices a private timberland owner can undertake to protect and enhance pigeon habitat. By Jim Bottorff and Don Hanley. Published July 2007. 8 pages. 1,332kb Approximate download time 4 minutes with a 56k modem.
Different successional stages in the life of a forest provide the varied habitats that attract wildlife. Thinning and harvest alter the landscape for bird and animal species. The author offers harvest steps that can improve wildlife habitat. By Russ Hatz, USDA-NRCS forester, Portland. Published July 1991. 12 pages. 2,795kb Approximate download time 8 minutes with a 56k modem.
Written as a practical guide for woodland owners interested in fish and wildlife management. Leaving dead trees or snags on a woodland where they do not endanger workers, traffic, or powerlines can provide nesting areas for beneficial bird species and mammals. A "snag" can enhance habitat for many species. Fallen trees improve the soil during the decay process. By Richard J. Pederson, USDA Forest Service, Pacific NW Region. Published October 1991. 6 pages. 300kb Approximate download time 1 minute with a 56k modem.
Written as a practical guide for woodland owners interested in fish and wildlife management. The author lists forage species preferred by Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain Elk, and offers other ideas on managing for timber and elk. Clearings near cover provide forage that elk like best. Social animals, they need thermal and hiding cover for protection from temperature extremes and predators. Traffic on roads disturbs elk. By W. Daniel Edge, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University. Published March 1992. 8 pages. 458kb Approximate download time 2 minutes with a 56k modem.
Perhaps the greatest impact the ruffed grouse has on humans is to start one's heart racing when it flushes from underfoot with a flurry of wings. Read how small woodlands provide habitat for ruffed grouse. By Ron Shay, project coordinator for the Woodland Fish and Wildlife Group. 828kb Approximate download time 2 minutes with a 56k modem.
Old-growth western juniper woodlands occur primarily on sandy pumice soils in central Oregon. Managing juniper woodlands for wildlife requires maintaining a balance of plant layers, including wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees. By Richard Miller, Published September 2001. 8 pages. 460kb Approximate download time 2 minutes with a 56k modem. Written as a practical guide for woodland owners interested in fish and wildlife management. Sketches depict the bobbing topknot California or valley quail, and the mountain quail, both native to the western states. The eastern bobwhite also is occasionally seen. The author explains the importance of providing water and cover for these delightful neighbors. In built up areas, feral cats can be a problem predator. By Ron Shay, project coordinator for the Woodland Fish and Wildlife Group. Published July 1996. 8 pages. 352kb Approximate download time 1 minute with a 56k modem.
Authors explain the requirements of fish and wildlife that use the stream or pond-side plants and soils known as "riparian" communities. Effects of land use and habitat management are discussed. By Millard S. Deusen, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Paul W. Adams, College of Forestry, Oregon State University. Revised November 2004. 626kb Approximate download time 2 minutes with a 56k modem. Your woodland stream or privately owned pond may not only provide good fishing, but can also become the central point for many other forms of recreation such as boating, swimming, sun bathing, picnicking and nature observation. Some landowners are increasing their income by providing trout fishing and related outdoor recreation opportunities for a fee. This leaflet is designed to give some general ideas on raising trout on your woodlands. By Jim Griggs, staff biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Published June, 1997. 285kb Approximate download time 1 minute with a 56k modem.
Written as a practical guide for woodland owners interested in fish and wildlife management. The Pacific Northwest supports a wide range of wetland types. Freshwater includes wet meadows, swamps, bogs, and marshes, often near lakes or streams. Saltwater marshes, swamps, and eelgrass beds are in estuarine areas along the coast. Authors offer a chart of riparian vegetation, and explain the importance of wetlands to fish and wildlife populations. By Rosemary Mannix, Oregon Department of Forestry, and Janet Morlan, Oregon Division of State Lands. June 1994. 837kb Approximate download time 3 minute with a 56k modem.
Of all the habitat types in Oregon and Washington, perhaps the most wildlife-friendly is the broadleaf woodland. Mixed hardwood forests are the most common broadleaf woodlands today. Tree species in these woodlands provide food, shelter, and space to many species of wildlife. This publication lists methods for managing broadleaf woodlands for wildlife objectives. Tables are provided that list wildlife species with breeding, feeding, or resting habitats in broadleaf woodlands; and selected trees, shrubs, and ground cover species found in this habitat type. By Marnie Allbriten, Wildlife Biologist, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Jim Bottorff, Wildlife Biologist, Washington Department of Natural Resources. Published June 2004. 16 pages. 800kb Approximate download time 2 minutes with a 56k modem.
Written as a practical guide for woodland owners interested in fish and wildlife management. Oregon white oak stands having a mix of prime, old, and dead trees will attract the largest variety of wildlife. Authors provide tables of preferred white oak habitats for amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and introduced species. By Daniel Gumtow-Farrior and Catherine Gumtow-Farrior, Union, OR. 361kb Approximate download time 1 minute with a 56k modem.
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