Betsy S. Franz

The Wildlife Habitat Journal - Restoring and Exploring Wildlife Habitat in Your Own Backyard Betsy S. Franz

Hybrid automobiles and reusable shopping bags are one way to go green. But to truly benefit the environment you are trying to protect you have to start outside. Whether its the planting of a tree for local bird nesting, the creation of a butterfly garden, the elimination of chemicals or the choice to leave a small corner of native plants for wildlife, each small decision is a step in the right direction for preserving the natural beauty of the world around us. However large or small, any backyard or garden space can contain some elements that provide habitat for wildlife. And although food and water are the easiest to provide, going a step further and providing the other two necessities for wildlife -- shelter and places to raise their young - is becoming increasingly necessary to ensure the continuation of many local animal species. If you are a property owner, you own a piece of the planet. Learn to Take Care of Your Share.