The Role of Birds on the Farm Course: Lesson 8 - Farmscape and Landscape Features

Upon successfully completing this lesson, participants will be able to:

• Explain why farms with semi-natural and natural habitat support more avian pest control than intensive farms.
• Recommend hedgerows and edge habitat for supporting beneficial birds.
• Discuss with farmers or neighbors the different types of vegetative habitat.
• Recommend funding sources for establishing and conserving bird habitat.