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Family Forests and Wildlife
Family Forests and Wildlife: What You Need to Know Family forest landowners have many reasons for owning forestland; enjoying wildlife and providing wildlife habitat consistently rank as top motivators. This publication, the keystone, in a series by the Woodland Fish and Wildlife Group, will give you some ideas on where to begin in deciding how […]
Porcupines in Managed Woodlands
Porcupines in Managed Woodlands: Tools for Family Forestland Owners The North American porcupine is a giant of the rodent order. They tower over mice and squirrels, and weigh in at an average of about 15 pounds when fully grown. Porcupines are highly intelligent animals with excellent memories, and produce a variety of noises, some of […]
Forest Bee Pollinators
Forest Bee Pollinators Often, our first thought of pollinators usually takes us to honey bees in agriculture. Honey bees play such a large role in agriculture that sometimes the many wild bees that occur in other habitats such as forests are overlooked. There are over 4,000 known species of wild bees in North America (O’Toole […]
Quail on Small Woodlands
Three species of wild quail may be found in the Northwest, but one of them is rare. The mountain quail is a native to both Washington and Oregon and the valley or California quail is native to southern Oregon. In the early part of the century, the bobwhite quail was introduced rather randomly into various […]
Managing Ponderosa Pine Woodlands for Fish and Wildlife
The Ponderosa pine woodland is an area of immense variety and home to a diverse fish and wildlife community. Fire, insects, disease, and wind all play a part, creating a mosaic of open meadows, dense pole stands, and park-like settings with large old trees and snags. Proper management practices can help maintain or create fish […]
Small Mammals in Managed Woodlands
Small Mammals in Managed Woodlands: Tools for Family Forestland Owners Oregon and Washington’s forests teem with a wide variety of small mammals, all vital parts of our healthy ecosystem. Although rarely seen, once you know what to look for, signs of their presence are virtually everywhere. These small mammals provide a variety of valuable ecosystem […]
Beaver, Muskrat, and Nutria on Small Woodlands
Three semi-aquatic rodents distributed throughout the Pacific Northwest are the beaver (Castor canadensis), muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), and nutria (Myocastor coypus). Each can easily be identified in hand, but it can be difficult to tell them apart in their aquatic habitats. All three species have lips that close behind their large incisor teeth. This allows the […]
Westside Douglas-Fir Forests and Wildlife
Westside Douglas-Fir Forests and Wildlife: Management Tools for Family Forest Owners Westside Douglas-fir forests are one of the most productive forest types in the world and are common in Oregon and Washington. These forests provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife species. A variety of wildlife species depend upon westside Douglas-fir forests in different […]
Cavity-Nesting Birds and Small Woodlands
Many birds utilize cavities for roosting, resting, cover, or other purposes during some time of the year to ensure their survival in forested areas in Oregon and Washington. These colorful, active, and interesting bird species have important ecological roles that enhance the beauty and ecological health of woodlands. Cavity-Nesting Birds and Small Woodlands (PDF)
Amphibians in Managed Woodlands
Amphibians in Managed Woodlands: Tools for Family Forestland Owners Amphibians are among the most ancient vertebrate fauna on earth. There are 32 species of amphibians found in Oregon and Washington. Many are strongly associated with freshwater habitats, such as rivers, streams, wetlands, and artificial ponds. Amphibians are of great ecological importance and can be found […]
