Author: Masterson, Linda
Price: $22.20
Category:Gardening & Landscape Design
Publication Date:2015-11-25T00:00:01Z
Pages:288
Binding:Paperback
ISBN:10:1936555611
ISBN:13:9781936555611
Today bears have a growing people-problem: their “backyards” are full of humans and people-provided food is everywhere. Discover practical solutions and real-world examples of how to prevent conflicts at home and at play so we can do a better job of sharing space with these intelligent, adaptable animals. Contents – Understanding Bears and Bear Behavior – Bear-Proofing Your Home – Being Bear-Smart in the Outdoors – Attractant Management: Garbage, Bird Feeders, Fruit Trees, Beehives, Chicken Coops, Gardens, and more – Creating Bear-Smart Communities – Preventing Conflicts – Responding to Encounters and Attacks – A Bear Manager’s World – Case Studies from the U.S. & Canada – North American Bear Populations, Extensive Resources For homeowners, communities, wildlife managers, educators, and anyone who spends time in the great outdoors.
