One or two back issues of Pond Boss magazine have dealt with this topic.
Jul-Aug 2014. NATIVE PLANTS FOR WATERFOWL. VanSchaik reviews the food value of 24 types of plants as food value for waterfowl.
Nov-Dec 2012. PONDS, ECOSYSTEMS AND WILDLIFE. VanSchaik covers how to promote wildlife above the waterline in habitats of upland, riparian and wetlands. Discusses food plots their size and planted species chum feed, connecting travel routes, and best vegetation.
Jul-Aug 2007. PLAN FOR FALL WATERFOWL NOW. VanSchaik explores fish ponds that can attract waterfowl. Various waterfowl defined, intense management discussed, included is staggered planting dates, native vs cultivated plants, nutritional value of native plants and importance ratings of 25 native plant groups.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 06/19/15 01:27 PM.
