Backyard Conservation

Tip Sheets
Download the pdf tip sheets below.

• Tree Planting
• Wildlife Habitat
• Wetland
• Composting
• Mulching
• Nutrient Management
• Terracing
• Pest Management

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Just as they do on the farm, conservation practices on nonagricultural land can help increase food and shelter for birds and other wildlife, control soil erosion, reduce sediment in waterways, conserve water and improve water quality, inspire a stewardship ethic, and beautify the landscape.
"Backyard Conservation" shows you how conservation practices that help conserve and improve natural resources on agricultural land across the country can be adapted for use around your home. These practices help the environment and can make your yard more attractive and enjoyable. Most backyard conservation practices are easy to use. America's farmers and ranchers have been using these practices successfully for decades.
Whether you have rural acreage, a suburban yard, or a city lot, you can help protect the environment and add beauty and interest to your surroundings. Conservation practices have been scaled down for homeowners. Tip sheets offer "how to" steps and helpful hints.
Backyard Conservation is a cooperative project of the National Association of Conservation Districts, Wildlife Habitat Council, National Audubon Society and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Lesson Plans The Backyard Conservation education modules encourage students and their families to explore and investigate the fascinating natural world in our own backyards. Furthermore, the modules allow schools to utilize nearby natural areas as outdoor classrooms, reducing or eliminating the need for costly and time prohibitive field trips.