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Landscaping book is a hit!

WDFW’s new book “Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest” hit the market just before Christmas last year and is already in its second printing!

This new hit, published by the University of Washington Press of Seattle, was written by WDFW’s urban wildlife biologist Russell Link, who has extensive experience in the field of landscape architecture. Russell thanks all of the Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary members who lent a helping hand with this project.

The 320-page book has 85 color wildlife illustrations, more than 100 line drawings, and 20 computer-generated drawings of nest box and feeder plans. It includes a wealth of information on the following topics:

• Wildlife habitat,landscaping basics
• Extensive plant lists for specific habitat types and areas in WA
• 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, including up-to-date information on bat houses
• Ponds and birdbaths
• Wildlife problems and solutions
• Wildlife viewing tips

“Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest” is available in area bookstores and on the Internet for the retail price of $29.95. Copies can be mail-ordered from WDFW’s Mill Creek or Spokane offices (see mailing addresses on cover) with a check for $28 (payable to WDFW), which includes tax, shipping, and handling. You can also pick up a copy at those offices for just $25.

“We abuse land because we see it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.”
- Aldo Leopold

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