Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Wildlife Habitat Fact SheetsIllustration of a book cover

Copyright: These fact sheets may be copied and used for educational purposes only. Illustrations are copyright protected and may not be used in any other format.

PDF versions of these fact sheets are also available to download and print.

Brush Piles for Wildlife     (PDF)

Butterfly Gardens

Daylighting Roads and Trails to Create Edge     (PDF)

Enhancing Your Backyard Habitat for Wildlife (28 pages)

Mast for Wildlife     (PDF)

Nest Boxes and Structures for Wildlife

Openings for Wildlife     (PDF)

Rejuvenating Old Apple Trees     (PDF)

Snags for Wildlife     (PDF)

Vernal Pools (also visit the Vernal Pool Association website)

Content last updated in April 2023.