. An assessment of the forest and range land situation in the United States. Forests and forestry United States; Forest management United States; Rangelands United States. quently provide the principal habitat over relatively large areas for a number of species of birds and small mammals. Past efforts of private groups and public agencies have improved conditions for wildlife and fish and have helped increase opportunities for use of these resources on private lands. Conservation groups such as the Audubon Society, Nature Conservancy, Isaak Walton League, and The Wildlife Federation have worke
. An assessment of the forest and range land situation in the United States. Forests and forestry United States; Forest management United States; Rangelands United States. quently provide the principal habitat over relatively large areas for a number of species of birds and small mammals. Past efforts of private groups and public agencies have improved conditions for wildlife and fish and have helped increase opportunities for use of these resources on private lands. Conservation groups such as the Audubon Society, Nature Conservancy, Isaak Walton League, and The Wildlife Federation have worked at national and local levels to foster protec- tion and improvement of fish and wildlife habitat. Organized groups of hunters and anglers have helped increase the general awareness of the values of these resources and have been sources of income to land- owners. Some States directly compensate farmers for damages to their crops by big game and some provide relatively low tax rates for critical habitats, par- ticularly for wetlands. Federal, State, and local levels of government have provided general education and limited technical assistance and cost-sharing programs. But much more could be done. Numerous surveys have shown that landowners often regard the enjoy- ment of wildlife as a major benefit of owning a few acres of land. There are inexpensive options for attracting more wild animals available to most of these owners. Leaving selected trees and shrubs when clearing land, allowing weeds to grow along fences, modifying harvest practices to favor certain types of trees, and creating openings in woodlots all can greatly improve conditions for a wide variety of birds and small mammals. Limited access to private lands remains a major complaint of sportsmen. But lands are posted against pubUc use for many reasons, including the very real threat of claims for liability if recreationists are injured. Several States have passed laws that partially relieve landowners of liability
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