Establishing and Managing Early Successional Habitats for Wildlife on Agricultural Lands

Well over 100 wildlife species, including bobwhite quail, cottontail rabbits, and many species of song birds,  benefit from early successional plant communities in Missouri, however, this type of habitat is often in short supply.  A new publication, "Establishing and Managing Early Successional Habitats for Wildlife on Agricultural Lands" has been designed to feature the planning process that has been used to address wildlife considerations and implement habitat management practices and educational demonstrations that also complement agronomic objectives at the MU Bradford Research Center.  The information also serves as a case study  that can be used for planning and implementing habitat management practices that benefit a variety of wildlife species that require early successional plant communities, which private landowners and clientele may find useful.