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clearing out what will naturally grow if left alone,, you can link habitat fragments for some species and provide habitat similar to forest edge for others.
If you’re more ambitious and want to really go back to the land, you may have to start from scratch by clearing land of nonnative invasive species. This may entail using a range of tools—from prescribed burns, to manual extraction, to careful application of herbicides.
Habitat projects can be exciting but daunting. Where can you get help? Many government and nongovernmental organizations offer information, onsite expertise, plants, and even funding for habitat management.
On February 10, the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Biodiversity Task Force, in partnership with the Piedmont Environmental Council, is bringing together more than a dozen of these organizations at the Wildlife Habitat Open House. Representatives will be on hand to answer your questions and provide literature on their habitat programs.
See WILDLIFE, Page B8
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