Plants
Literature:
Deer Resistant Plants
Guidelines for Oak Tree Protection
California Native Plants That Attract Hummingbirds
Pollinators and Nectar Producing Plants
Organizations:
Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society
Master Gardeners of Nevada County
Wildlife
When we understand that the native wildlife to our area were here before we were, it gives us greater incentive and desire to support and provide a healthy habitat for them. The following information has been gathered from various sources and may prove helpful in sustaining the wildlife in your area:
Barn Owl Nest Box Plans and Instructions
Bluebird House Plans and Instructions
Creating Butterfly Gardens
Kestrel House Plans and Instructions
Free Bat House Plans and Instructions
Wood Duck Nesting Box Plans and Instructions
Also available from the USDA Wildlife Services, information on:
Beavers, Blackbirds, Canada Geese, Cougars, Coyotes, Deer, Raccoons, Skunks and more.
And the California Department of Fish and Game “Keep Me Wild” campaign:
Black Bears, Mountain Lions, Mule Deer, Coyotes and more.
Fire Safety
Nevada County Consolidated Fire Department
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the following:
• Fire Prevention Codes and Ordinances
• Building Permits
• Defensible Space
• Water Storage
• Second Dwelling
Contact the Fire Prevention office at (530)273-3158.
Fire Safe Council of Nevada County brochures:
Fire Safe Landscaping - TIMBERLAND
Fire Safe Landscaping - GRASSLAND
Fire Safe Landscaping - BRUSHLAND
Soils
The Natural Resources Conservation Service – NRCS has a website specifically designed to help people manage their land after a natural disaster. However, there are many links on this page that offer helpful suggestions to protect from soil erosion as well such as:
Jute Netting, Sand Bag, Straw Bale Dikes, Silt Fencing, Check Dams
