Backyard Conservation || Implementing Transition Zones in your Yard
As warmer weather is approaching and you are itching to get outside and start working on the ideas you have for this growing season I am curious if you have considered transition zones for your yard. Harvard defines a transition zone as, " a domain where the state within an Earth system component changes gradually." I have no transition zone here where I am currently at, to give a visual it is yard with no trees and a stark boarder where it meets the forested area. That is called an edge and some animals are...okay with an edge, like deer, but they don't prefer it. If you want to see more animals in your yard and even encourage more pollinators and you have an edge type habitat in your yard, this blog will help you get inspired on what can be done and have a more successful yard. 1. Planting Native is Number One! As conservationists we harp on this a lot. It is so important to plant native species because they are better for and more favored by pollinators. A lot of th
