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SAE: |
Developing a Backyard Wildlife Habitat |
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Description: |
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A student may develop a Backyard Wildlife Habitat at their home or reach an agreement with a homeowner to develop the plans and then construct a backyard wildlife habitat at their home. The student following the recommendations of wildlife specialist from text and other written publications can make the drawing of the plans for the wildlife habitat. The site selected for the backyard habitat can vary from a large plot of an acre or more to an area as small as a deck or patio that contains several containers of plant materials and a water source. Wildlife that may be attracted may include butterflies, humming birds, song and game birds, and small mammals such as rabbits and squirrel. The main way to attract this wildlife is through a food source. Students can research the type of food plant materials that can be planted to attract a certain species of wildlife. This wildlife plot must be monitored to constantly replace food and water. Students should keep records on the time spent on this project, cost involved and the results based on the type of type of wildlife which is attracted. Written by Blane Marable |
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Factors To Consider |
Ranking:
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Time required |
9 |
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Investment |
8 |
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Equipment needed |
8 |
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Skills required |
5 |
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Facilities required |
3 |
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Land required |
10
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Labor Intensity |
8 |
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Potential for income |
1 |
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Transportation required |
1 |
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Expansion possibilities |
3 |
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Expertise needed |
8 |
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Advertising needed |
1 |
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Susceptible to disease |
2 |
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Susceptible to insects |
1 |
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Suitable for residential areas |
10 |
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Other (specify) |
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Length of production cycle |
Constant |
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Regional |
No |
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When to start project |
Anytime |
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Notes: |
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Sources of Additional Information: |
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Georgia Wildlife Federation Cooperate Extension Service |