This is a big project that we have been working on for two years. Our goal is to complete and print a super-useful resourceful guide for all local land-owners and stewards of the land, to guide us as we manage the land and all the co-inhabitants with whom we share it.
This is our Table of Contents. We will gradually add links to pages as we complete them.
CHAPTER |
Welcome To YES |
Did You Know? |
From the Mountains to Rivers to Ocean |
Nature’s Abundance |
Our Ecological Wealth |
A Tale of Two Crises |
Nature’s Safety Net |
Our Connection to Nature |
Rhythms and Patterns of Nature |
Protect and Preserve Your Forest |
Ecoforestry |
Ecological Restoration |
Create a Garry Oak Meadow |
Create a Wild Flower Meadow |
Managing Invasive Plants |
Making Development Changes |
Climate Stewardship |
Water and Waste |
Living by Water |
Landscaping For Nature |
Protect Your Home and Forest Against Fire |
Childlike Wonder |
Gardening for Birds |
Bugs, Bees and Other Pollinators |
Create a Hedgerow |
Grow a Food Garden |
Create a Food Forest |
Foraging from Nature |
Farming with Nature |
Hugelkultur |
Best Use of Yard Waste |
How To Go Zero Waste |
Reptiles and Amphibians |
Mammals |
Fish and Sea Life |
Sick and Injured Animals |
Controlling Pets |
Managing Invasive Animals |
Other Benefits from Nature |
Leaving a Legacy |
Building Our Community |
Resources, References |