Creating Wildlife Havens

<p>You’ve probably heard that habitat destruction is a common cause of population declines for many wildlife species. It’s critical for us to do what we can in our yards, neighborhoods and communities to help support wildlife by providing food, water, shelter and space. In this episode, we discuss ten tips you can consider implementing where you have influence.</p> <h2><strong>Learn more:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Planting a Refuge for Wildlife (book)- <a href="https://wildlifeflorida.com/product/planting-a-refuge-for-wildlife/" target="_blank">wildlifeflorida.com/product/planting-a-refuge-for-wildlife/</a></li> <li>Helping Cavity-Nesters in Florida - <a href=" https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW058 &#10;&#10;" target="_blank">edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW058</a></li> <li>A Bird's-Eye View: How Birds Select Habitat - <a href=" https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW174 " target="_blank">edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW174</a></li> <li>Florida-Friendly Landscaping Plant Guide - <a href=" https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/plant-guide/ " target="_blank">https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/plant-guide/</a></li> <li>Florida’s Wildflowers &amp; Butterflies - <a href=" https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/wildflowers/wildflower-search/ " target="_blank">www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/wildflowers/wildflower-search/</a></li> <li>Providing Water to Wildlife - <a href=" https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/gardening-with-wildlife/providing-water-to-wildlife.html " target="_blank">https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/gardening-with-wildlife/providing-water-to-wildlife.html</a></li> <li>Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - <a href=" https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/management/integrated-pest-management.html " target="_blank">https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/management/integrated-pest-management.html</a></li> <li>Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas - <a href="https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/