Spring Planting - Plants for Wildlife
S&W Report / Winter / Spring 2000, Vol 18
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Spring is just around the corner, and a number of landowners are eager to start work on their planting projects. Now is the time to do your planning to ensure everything is in place once warmer weather arrives.
If one of the objectives for your property is to enhance wildlife habitat by providing food and shelter, you may want to consider planting some of the species listed in the table below.
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| Preferred Plants for Wildlife |
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Plant Species
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Wildlife Species
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White-tailed Deer
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Ruffed Grouse
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Duck (general)
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Wild Turkey
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Moose
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Snowshoe Hare
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| Dogwood |
x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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| Maple |
x
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x
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x
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| White Cedar |
x
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| Poplar |
x
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x
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| Aspen |
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x
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| Hemlock |
x
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| Birch |
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x
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x
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x
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| Oak |
x
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x
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x
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| Grape |
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x
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x
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| Sumac |
x
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x
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x
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x
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| Corn |
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x
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x
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| Apple |
x
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x
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| Mountain Ash |
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x
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Most of the plants listed are available from your local tree nursery.
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