Autumn 2005 Issue of Habichat Now Available

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The Autumn issue of Habichat, a newsletter for stewards of Maryland’s backyard wildlife, is chock full of information and suggestions for attracting wildlife to your property. Articles include information about the eastern chipmunk, the FeederWatch program in Maryland, platform feeders for birds, and how planting wild grapes can benefit wildlife. Read more.

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September 26, 2005

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov