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Wildlife Habitat

Forests

Wildlife and the forests in which they live are linked closely together. The abundance of most wildlife populations and associated forested lands have paralleled each other throughout history. Responsible forest management ensures a balance between wildlife populations and their forested habitats.

• Woodland Wildlife Management (FNR-102)
  • General Forest Management Practices that Benefit Wildlife
  • Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) Practices that Benefit Wildlife
  • Timber Harvest Practices that Benefit Wildlife
  • General Techniques to Enhance Wildlife Habitat for Woodlots and Forests
• Den Boxes for Squirrels (FNR-95)
• Biodiversity in Indiana (FNR-178W) (206 kb)
• Management of Biological Diversity in the Central Hardwood Region (FNR-147)
• Forest Ecosystem Management in the Central Hardwood Region (FNR-145)
• A Landowners Guide to Sustainable Forestry: Part 1-8
  • Part 1: Sustainable Forestry (FNR-180) (347 kb)
  • Part 2: Planning for the Future (FNR-181) (350 kb)
  • Part 3: Keeping the Forest Healthy and Productive (FNR-182) (861 kb)
  • Part 4: Conserving Nature (FNR-183) (260 kb)
  • Part 5: Forests and Water (FNR-184) (519 kb)
  • Part 6: Maintaining the Aesthetic Beauty and Enhancing the Recreational and Cultural Values of Your Forest (FNR-185) (328 kb)
  • Part 7: Managing for a Diversity of Value-Added Forest Products (FNR-186) (563 kb)
  • Part 8: Help! (FNR-187) (303 kb)
• Forest and Our Environment (FNR-139)
• Habitat Establishment Enhancement and Management for Forest and Grassland Birds in Illinois

Workshops/Courses

Purdue Cooperative Extension Service periodically offers workshops and other courses designed to help landowners manage their forest and wildlife resources. The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Calendar lists the times and locations of these offerings.

Eight-Week Woodlot Owners Short Course

This workshop meets one night per week for eight weeks. This course is designed to prepare woodland owners to better manage their woodlot/forestland to meet their personal management objectives. Topics include tree identification, timber stand improvement, timber marketing, harvesting strategies for sustainable forests, timber taxes, wildlife management, and more.