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Providing Wildlife Cover

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This document outlines the essential elements of wildlife habitat, focusing on the importance of cover. It discusses various types of cover, such as vegetation, brush piles, and tree cavities, and their roles in providing living space for wildlife. The article emphasizes the need for habitat diversity and the benefits of different cover components for various species. It also highlights the importance of nesting sites, travel corridors, and the management practices that can enhance habitat quality for wildlife on forest lands. First published July, 2001.

Source: EDIS

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fr124-2006

Authors: Chris Demers, Alan Long, Leslie Hawkins, Chuck McKelvy

Institution: University of Florida

Language: English

Topic: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission