Biology
Ecology
The Xerces Society has publications that provide information for conservation of native pollinators.
Pollinators
The following documents require Adobe Acrobat
Native Pollinators (PDF; 430 KB)
Cover Cropping for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects (PDF; 728)
Contact
Julie Devers
State Biologist
Email: julie.devers@usda.gov
Phone:
Plants
Publications and References
- Conservation Plants Pocket ID Guide
- Conservation Trees and Shrubs Pocket ID Guide
- Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping
- Chesapeake Bay Watershed
- Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping
- PLANTS Database
- Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas
- Alien Plant Invaders Fact Sheets
- NRCS Southern Wetland Flora
- NRCS Northeastern Wetland Flora
- Mistaken Identity?
The following documents require Adobe Acrobat .
Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping - Coastal Plain Region (PDF; 611 KB)
Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping - Chesapeake Bay Watershed (PDF; 5.31 MB)
Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping - Mountain (PDF; 478 KB)
Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping - Piedmont (PDF; 678 KB)
Wetlands
Publications and References
Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States
The following document requires Adobe Acrobat
Nontidal Wetlands Functions and Values (PDF; 1.7 MB)
Wildlife
Publications and References
Aquatic Species
Native Freshwater Mussels
Maryland's Freshwater Mussels - A Declining Resource
Birds
Grassland Birds Leaflet
Northern Bobwhite Leaflet
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Leaflet
Shorebirds Leaflet
Wild Turkey Leaflet
Right Bird, Right House, The Cornell Lab or Ornithology – Identifies birds within the region that need nesting structures, and their associated habitats. Provides downloadable nest box designs.
Habitat Management
Shallow Water Area Management for Wildlife Fact Sheet (MD NRCS)
Waterfowl Management Handbook , 1988-1992
This collection of leaflets, produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, provides technical information on waterfowl management, including information on specific species of waterfowl. It is the reference for much of the information in the Maryland NRCS Shallow Water Area Management fact sheet.
Insects
Mowing for Monarchs (PDF; 2.5 MB)
Mammals
The following documents require Adobe Acrobat
Muskrat (PDF; 380 KB)
Wildlife Publications Links