Backyard Conservation, free book
The United States Department of Agriculture, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service have produced a conservation book available for free. You can request a single printed copy or download the book in pdf form. The book is split into two files to minimize the downloaded file size.
The book covers conservation practices that can be applied to nonagricultural land such as your very own backyard. Some of the tips covered are:
- Backyard Pond
- Backyard Wetland
- Composting
- Mulching
- Nutrient Management
- Pest Management
- Terracing
- Tree Planting
- Water Conservation
- Wildlife Habitat
Get started now. Find out how you too can protect the environment and make your yard more interesting.