Farm Bill Conservation for Forestlands
The National Association of Conservation Districts tells us about the USDA Farm Bill: What’s in It for Woodland Owners? The Farm Bill’s conservation programs are not just for rowcrop systems. There are lots of opportunities to help improve your woodland acres, too.
How *Not* to Use a Field Guide
A little off topic, I know, but I thought it was funny.
How *Not* to Use a Field Guide, Part II. Yip yips still can’t get it right.
Pollinator Resource Center
The Xerces Society has re-organized their pollinator resources – now you can get regionally-specific information on native plants, pesticides, pollinator conservation, and native bee nest management. If you are coming here for pollinator resources, hop over there because they do pollinators better than anyone.
Trout Amid the Cows – Thanks to CRP
New York Times article on the recovery of the trout fishery in Iowa, thanks in no small part to CRP.
Conservation Reserve Program Wordle
I just thought it looked cool. Make your own at wordle.net.
Rain gardens
Now that’s practical conservation! Rain gardens for everyone.
Publications from National Bobwhite Technical Committee
The National Bobwhite Technical Committee has a new website. Lots of good publications for managing quail on their publications page.
Bobwhite Restoration Project
My colleagues just completed a multi-state northern bobwhite research initiative. The final report was just published by NRCS and is available online. It summarizes a suite of research projects that will improve conservation on farms. A quote from the Foreward should pique your interest – “You will find clear, concise recommendations and the kind of conservation practices to use on your farm or recommend to others for quail restoration. Much of the bobwhite’s needs are supported by farm bill programs approved by Congress and administered by USDA NRCS.” – L. Pete Heard
Flooded Fields for Birds
National Geographic features “Walking Wetlands” – flooded fields for shorebirds. This has been used for waterfowl in the Mississippi Delta for a long time.
