Wildlife Reserves and Corridors in the Urban Environment: A Guide to Ecological Landscape Planning and Resource Conservtion

by Lowell W. Adams and Louise E. Dove. Reviews the knowledge base regarding wildlife habitat reserves and corridors in urban and urbanizing areas and provides guidlines and approaches to ecological landscape planning and wildlife conservation in such areas. 1989, 6 x 9, paper, 91pp. ($6.95)



Urban Wildlife Habitats: A Landscape Perspective

by L.W. Adams. This book reviews the impact of urban and suburban growth on natural plant and animal communities and reveals how, with appropriate landscape planning and management, urban areas can be made more accommodating for a wide diversity of species. The book is written primarily for persons who are interested in furthering their understanding of wildlife ecology and management in the metropolitan environment. 1994, 6 x 9, paper, 186pp. ($16.95)



Integrating Man and Nature in the Metropolitan Environment

edited by Lowell W. Adams and Daniel L. Leedy. Constitutes the proceedings of a national symposium on urban wildlife held in Chevy Chase, Maryland. 1987, 8-1/2 x 11, paper, 249pp. ($18.95)



Wildlife Conservation in Metropolitan Environments

edited by Lowell W. Adams and Daniel L. Leedy. Constitutes the proceedings of a national symposium on urban wildlife held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1991, 8-1/2 x 11, paper, 264pp. ($26.95)


A Guide to Urban Wildlife Management

by Daniel L. Leedy and Lowell W. Adams Designed to provide interested citizens with guidance and ideas on how to plan and manage for urban and suburban wildlife. 1984, 9 x 6, paper, 42pp. ($2.95)



Urban Wetlands for Stormwater Control and Wildlife Enhancement

by Lowell W. Adams and Louise E. Dove. Presents guidelines for incorporating wildlife considerations into urban stormwater management practices. 1984, 9 x 6, paper, 15pp. ($1.95)



A Bibliography on Urban Wildlife Ecology and Management

compiled by L. W. Adams. A selected list of books, symposium proceedings, and bibliographies compiled mainly from the United States, but with some international representation. (Typescript) (Free with book order. Otherwise $2.00, postpaid)



Landscaping for Wildlife

compiled by L. W. Adams. Comprises a selected bibliography of useful publications. (Typescript) (Free with book order. Otherwise $1.00, postpaid)




Urban Wildlife Manager's Notebook

The Urban Wildlife Manager's Notebook is a set of information bulletins for homeowners, open space managers, wildlife biologists, and others interested in wildlife conservation in urban areas. Contents include:


A Wildlife Plan for Small Properties

A Simple Backyard Pond

Feeding Birds in Winter

Housing for Nesting Birds

Natural Landscaping--Meadows

Reptiles and Amphibians

Birds That Attack Houses

A Guide to Developing an Urban Wildlife Library

Brushpiles and Rockpiles: Small Habitats for Backyard Wildlife

Dragonflies and Damselflies in Your Backyard Pond

Butterflies in Your Garden

Saving Snags for Urban Wildlife

You and Stinging Insects


($7.95 per set)(Individual titles are not available). Each set counts as one book for shipping/handling charges.




Education Pacs for teachers


Endangered Species

The history, cause, and present state of species endangerment are presented. The concept of critical habitat is introduced, and legislation to protect threatened plants and animals is discussed. Through role-playing, the students are encouraged to act as informed and responsible citizens to help protect species.



Migratory Birds

The why, where, how, and when of bird migration are addressed. Students learn some of the difficulties birds encounter in migration, the importance of research and management to answer unknowns about this complex occurrence, how to use a compass and follow a course, and to identify some birds in filght.



Wetlands Conservation and Use

The significance of wetland habitats is stressed, and the needs of wildlife and humans in respect to wetlands development and use are considered. Field trips and classroom activities encourage students to survey local wetland conditions and discuss issues.



Freshwater Marsh

The freshwater marsh is an important natural resource for plant, animal, and human populations. The destruction of marshes causes a wide network of ecological problems, from decline in water quality to loss of plant and animal species. Students take a field trip to a marsh to learn sampling methods, build a model marsh in the classroom, and learn about food webs.



Beaches, Dunes, and Barrier Islands

The mobile, dynamic nature of beach habitat is studied. Students learn how specific adaptations allow species of animals and plants to survive on the beach, how people might use natural adaptations to their advantage, and how beaches can be managed properly for wildlife and people.



Rivers and Streams

Water resources have played an important part in the development of this country. Fish and wildlife are an important part of river and stream habitat. Students examine water habitats, discuss water conservation, and learn about the allocation of water resources.



Urban Areas

People are part of nature and need nature around them, even in modern cities. A surprising variety of wildlife can be supported by urban habitats. Students observe wildlife in the city, examine the effects of pollution on wildlife and human environments, and develop a management plan to encourage urban wildlife.



Developed Lands

Offers practical approaches to enhancing the recreational, aesthetic, educational and ecological values of urban, suburban, and developing areas. Opportunity for students to produce a video documentary.



Hunting and Wildlife Management

Hunting is examined as a tool for wildlife management, and hunter participation in providing research is discussed. Economic aspects of hunting are explored. Students learn the survival needs of wildlife, the role of predators (including humans) in natural ecosystems, and how biologists estimate wildlife populations.



Wildlife Conflicts

Conflicts that occur between wildlife and people in both urban and nonurban settings can be reduced or avoided by proper management. Students learn to collect facts and develop appropriate management plans; associates between specific conflicts and habitats are emphasized.