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C O N T E N;.`C s <br />In this publication, <br />you'll see practices <br />used to conserve and <br />improve natural <br />resources on agricultural <br />land across the country. <br />You'll see how you can <br />use similar practices in <br />your own backyard to <br />help improve the envi- <br />ronment, help wildlife, <br />and in many cases, make <br />the area more attractive <br />and enjoyable. <br />Most backyard conserva- <br />tion practices are easy to <br />put in place.Tips and <br />highlights are given here, <br />but for more information, <br />or for help in developing <br />your backyard plan, you <br />may want to consult a <br />local landscaper, garden <br />club, or any of the organi- <br />zations listed in the back <br />of this book. <br />This book <br />highlights 10 <br />conservation <br />activitiles9 <br />adapted <br />from farms <br />and ranches, <br />that can be <br />used in your <br />backyard. <br />4 <br />PLUS... <br />"quick Tips" <br />Tree planting <br />Page 6 <br />Nutrient <br />management <br />Page 21 <br />Wildlife habitat <br />Page 8 <br />Backyard pond <br />Page 14 <br />Terracing <br />Page 22 <br />Water <br />conservation <br />Page 23 <br />