Publications for landowners

A Bird's Eye View: A Guide to Managing and Protecting Your Land for Neotropical Migratory Birds in the Upper Mississippi River Blufflands. Written and published by INHF. Available free by mail or online.

Woodland Health: Stewardship Options for Iowa Woodland Owners was written by INHF staff member Cheri Grauer and published by INHF in 2004. This 32-page booklet provides a holistic view of caring for Iowa woodlands--from the top of the canopy to the woodland flowers and wildlife below. Chapter topics include the history of Iowa woodlands, controlling invasive plants, avoiding fragmentation and much more.

Attracting Iowa Wildlife on Private Lands, by USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service and Iowa DNR. Partial funding by INHF. 36 pages, free.

You can also find several useful articles about various aspects of land stewardship, such as prairie management and prescribed fire, in our Ecology College section.

For other articles about different ecosystems and how to protect them, visit the Ecology College section of this website.