Wildlife damage to your trees
An integrated wildlife damage management approach uses a wide variety of methods and techniques to prevent and reduce damage to private property caused by wild animals. Managing wildlife damage may include modifying human activity and practices, manipulating habitat and taking action to change the behavior of wildlife or reduce their presence and impact.
For more information on animal damage and conflict with wildlife, contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Damage Department.
Phone: 503-326-2346, Toll-Free: 1-866-4USDAWS
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PUBLICATIONS
Living with Nuisance Wildlife
This publication from Oregon State University Extension discusses ways to reduce problems with unwanted wildlife around homes. It covers species from rodents to big game, bears and cougars. Recommendations include eliminating food and shelter, trapping, hunting, fencing and hazing.
Wildlife in Managed Forests: American Beaver
This publication on the American beaver is part of the Oregon Forest Resources Institute’s (OFRI) Wildlife in Managed Forests series for forest landowners and managers. It highlights the beaver’s unique role as a keystone species, its habitat requirements, and its ecological impact on water systems and forest landscapes in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. It also synthesizes current research on the habitat needs and ecological roles of beaver.
Wildlife in Managed Forests: Deer and Elk
This publication, part of OFRI’s Wildlife in Managed Forests series, addresses deer and elk population dynamics, herd productivity, nutritional needs and responses to human disturbance.
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APHIS: Wildlife Damage Management Technical Series
This series highlights individual wildlife species or groups of species that cause damage to agriculture, property and natural resources or impact human health and safety. It also includes selected topics such as bird dispersal techniques, wildlife hazards at airports, and pesticide registration. Articles discuss basic species biology and ecology, specific damage issues and conflicts, and current damage management tools and techniques for preventing and resolving conflicts.