Plants   

Weeds Management

Vegetation Management Brochure

Deer-Resistant Plants for The Sierra Nevada Foothills

Pollinators and Nectar Producing Plants

Just Say "NO" to Scotch/Spanish Broom!!

Nevada County's FireSafe Council Brochures

     Fire Safe Landscaping - TIMBERLAND

     Fire Safe Landscaping - GRASSLAND

     Fire Safe Landscaping - BRUSHLAND

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 to continue living in.  The following information has been gathered from various sources and may prove helpful in sustaining the wildlife in your area.

Wildlife Habitats

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Barn Owl Nest Box Plans and Instructions (55 KB)
Bluebird House Plans and Instructions (60 KB)
Creating Butterfly Gardens (503 KB)
Kestrel House Plans and Instructions (60 KB)
Free Bat House Plans and Instructions
Wood Duck Nesting Box Plans and Instructions

 USDA Wildlife Services would like you to know more about:   

     Soil    

Vegetation Guidelines to Reduce Soil Erosion

 ROAD BUILDING & MAINTENANCE
       Low Maintenance Roads for Ranch, Fire & Utilities Access
       Free Ranch Road Building Guide

The 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

       CLICK HERE to visit this site. 

Other Areas of Interest:

Nevada County Government & Informational Link

NCRCD 2006 Annual Report

Creek Maintenance for Nevada County Property Owners

• Guide to Required Permits