This nearly 400 page book is a valuable reference for homeowners, property owners, and property managers; habitat restoration professionals; private and nonprofit wildlife groups; and the wildlife control industry.

Living with Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest includes 200 line drawings and information on:

	68 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found in the Pacific Northwest
	Feeding habits, dens and nesting sites, reproductive habits, ranges, and longevity
	Signs the animals are present, including tracks, nests, scratch marks, droppings, and calls
	Ways to safely view wildlife
	Techniques for solving problems and preventing conflicts
	Public health concerns
	Legal status of each species
	Evicting animals from buildings
	Trapping wildlife
	Hiring a wildlife damage control specialist

 

Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest

The Department of Fish and Wildlife and University of Washington Press have published Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. Homeowners, property owners, professional wildlife managers, landscape architects, and garden designers will all find it invaluable.

The 85 color illustrations of Pacific Northwest wildlife and more than 100 line drawings enhance the 320 pages of text which includes a wealth of information on the following topics:

	Wildlife habitat and landscaping basics
	Birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects likely to be attracted to your property
	Specialty gardens for butterflies and hummingbirds
	How to plant and maintain woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and waterways
	Feeders and nest boxes
	Ponds and birdbaths
	Problems and their solutions
	Wildlife viewing tips
	Extensive plant lists

Russell Link is a wildlife biologist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; he also has extensive experience in the field of landscape architecture.