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Forests for the Bats Part II: Managing Roosts and Hibernacula

…primary roost trees. Some species, such as shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) and white oak (Quercus alba) provide space beneath bark while still alive. Snags will only accommodate roosting bats for…

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The Complicated Relationship Between Acorns and Animals

…and behave differently from each other. There are two groups of oaks: white oaks such as chestnut oak (Quercus montana), post oak (Q. stellata), and of course white oak (Q….

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Growing Native Gardens & Why They Matter

…of nectar and pollen for all sorts of insects, birds and small mammals. Many of these plants produce hardy seeds which sustain overwintering birds. Native trees, like oaks (Quercus spp)…

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