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Habitat conservation is the foundation of Pheasants
Forever and is why we are known as “The Habitat
Organization”. One of the primary objectives of our
Chapter is to improve local wildlife habitat. The
ultimate goal of our habitat program is to increase
populations of game birds such as pheasant and quail.
However, we support all habitat restoration regardless
of size as it not only benefits game birds, but other
local wildlife including songbirds and beneficial
insects.
Today, most of our area has been converted to non-native
grasses, agricultural crops, and suburban development.
As a result, several wildlife species, including game
birds, dependent upon quality early successional or
grassland habitat have experienced significant declines
in population. In order to stabilize and increase the
population of pheasant, quail, and other wildlife, we
must focus on protecting, improving, and increasing
suitable habitat.
Grassland habitat consists of a mixture of native warm
season grasses and wildflowers. This habitat provides
needed nesting, brood rearing, feeding, and wintering
areas for game birds and many other species of wildlife.
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We have a habitat team that
can provide technical
assistance with restoration
projects. Contact
Dan
Wood for more
information on how we can
help you with your project.
We offer seed at very
competitive prices for your
project. The
Order
Seed page
includes information on seed
mixes which can be used in
your habitat project.
Our Chapter has a warm
season grass drill which can
be used to plant your
habitat. Visit the
WSG
Drill page for
more information. |
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