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|keywords=backyard habitat restoration, wildlife garden, native plants, habitat gardening, pollinator garden, backyard biodiversity, lawn alternatives, rain gardens, wildlife habitat, native landscaping, habitat restoration, bird-friendly yard, ecological gardening, sustainable landscaping | |keywords=backyard habitat restoration, wildlife garden, native plants, habitat gardening, pollinator garden, backyard biodiversity, lawn alternatives, rain gardens, wildlife habitat, native landscaping, habitat restoration, bird-friendly yard, ecological gardening, sustainable landscaping | ||
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[https://wikidemocracy.us/images/d/dc/Restoring_life_to_the_American_lawn.m4a Audio] | |||
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== Backyard Habitat Restoration == | == Backyard Habitat Restoration == | ||
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# Observe the existing yard and identify sunlight, soil, drainage, vegetation, and wildlife. | # Observe the existing yard and identify sunlight, soil, drainage, vegetation, and wildlife. | ||
# Determine which areas of lawn or ornamental landscaping are actually needed. | # Determine which areas of lawn or ornamental landscaping are actually needed. | ||
# Identify locally appropriate native plants. | # Identify locally appropriate native plants. | ||
# Remove invasive plants gradually. | # Remove invasive plants gradually. | ||
# Add vegetation with different heights and structures. | # Add vegetation with different heights and structures. | ||
# Provide flowers throughout the growing season. | # Provide flowers throughout the growing season. | ||
# Add water where it can be maintained safely. | # Add water where it can be maintained safely. | ||
# Preserve leaves, stems, logs, and other natural habitat features. | # Preserve leaves, stems, logs, and other natural habitat features. | ||
# Reduce pesticides and unnecessary fertilizers. | # Reduce pesticides and unnecessary fertilizers. | ||
# Add wildlife-safety measures such as bird-safe windows. | # Add wildlife-safety measures such as bird-safe windows. | ||
# Observe which species begin using the habitat. | # Observe which species begin using the habitat. | ||
# Expand and connect successful habitat areas over time. | # Expand and connect successful habitat areas over time. | ||
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Backyard restoration therefore represents conservation at a scale accessible to individuals: rebuilding ecological relationships one garden, lawn, pond, hedgerow, balcony, and neighborhood at a time. | Backyard restoration therefore represents conservation at a scale accessible to individuals: rebuilding ecological relationships one garden, lawn, pond, hedgerow, balcony, and neighborhood at a time. | ||
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