ODNR Division of Wildlife - Wild Resources - Wildlife Habitat Management

Managing Your Property for Wildlife


woodland trees Private Land Management Publications >>   

Information on managing your land, from stream corridors to pastures, prairies, woodlands, and urban landscapes - also, sources for planting stock and how to build nest boxes.

Contact your local Private Lands Biologist for personalized information.
butterfly on plant Backyards for Wildlife >>

Create a mini wildlife refuge in YOUR backyard.
Northern bobwhite Quail Habitat Initiative Information >>

New program seeks to create 22,000 acres of nesting and brood-rearing cover, and to establish travel corridors for quail in Ohio.
Contractors to Help You Manage Habitat

Landowners looking for contractors to assist with habitat management activities such as planting grasses, trees and shrubs, disking, or brush-hogging may find help by linking to the Ohio Pheasants Forever website.  This site provides an easy to use County by County tool to find contractors. Contractors wanting to be listed can do so through the Contractor List page.