. Cottage country : an environmental manual for cottagers. Cottages; Vacation homes; Environmental protection; Pollution. Keeping the Wildlife Part of the attraction oflakcshorc liv- ing is the opportunit)' to encounter wildlife in its natural state. But wildlife often mo\es away from areas de- veloped by people, even lakeshorcs. However, cottagers can do something to encourage wildlife to stay Certain areas, such as marshes and swamps, forests which provide cover and food for deer, and other wildlife habitats, are protected by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Tlie public can contribute to t
. Cottage country : an environmental manual for cottagers. Cottages; Vacation homes; Environmental protection; Pollution. Keeping the Wildlife Part of the attraction oflakcshorc liv- ing is the opportunit)' to encounter wildlife in its natural state. But wildlife often mo\es away from areas de- veloped by people, even lakeshorcs. However, cottagers can do something to encourage wildlife to stay Certain areas, such as marshes and swamps, forests which provide cover and food for deer, and other wildlife habitats, are protected by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Tlie public can contribute to this habitat protection program by being concerned about unique species and by preserving areas used by flirbearing animals, waterfowl, fish and other wildlife. A cottage association should con- tact the Ministry of Natural Resources if members have a concern to pre- scne a unique species or area. Tlie as- sociation can also help retain wildlife in its area by discouraging such ac- tivities as chasing wildfowl with power boats, disturbing nesting areas, and allowing dogs to run at large. Shoreline alterations and the filling of wetlands can harm wildlife. The Ministry of Natural Resources will pro- vide advice before work that miglit disturb w ildlife activities is done around a cottage. In some areas, cottagers have a problem with wildlife. For instance, beavers can build dams, which flood recreation areas or roads. The Ministry of Natural Resources can assist cotta- gers in dealing with these problems. In the case of beavers, the ministn' can enlist a licensed trapper to con- trol beaver Keeping the Fish Sport fishing is an important and relax- ing pastime for many cottagers. The quality of good sport fishing in a lake can be impaired by a number of fac- tors: over-fishing, changes in water quality, and disturbances of spawning beds and nursery area. A minimum number of adult fish must be retained in a body of water to spawn and maintain an abundance of fish for
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