Harvesting Rainwater for Wildlife
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- Date of Publication
- August 31, 2021
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Overview
Landowners can attract wildlife to their properties by installing rainwater catchment devices. This publication explains wildlife water sources, management considerations, rainfall catchment areas and wildlife tax valuation. It also illustrates various types of devices used to provide supplemental water for wildlife. (16 pp., 12 figures, 3 tables)
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