Böcker av Linda Masterson

Today bears have a growing people-problem: their "backyards" are full of humans and people-provided food is everywhere. Discover practical solutions and real-world examples of how to prevent conflicts at home and at play so we can do a better job of sharing space with these intelligent, adaptable animals. CONTENTS- Understanding Bears and Bear Behavior- Bear-Proofing Your Home- Being Bear-Smart in the Outdoors- Attractant Management: Garbage, Bird Feeders, Fruit Trees, Beehives, Chicken Coops, Gardens, and more - Creating Bear-Smart Communities- Preventing Conflicts - Responding to Encounters and Attacks- A Bear Manager''s World- Case Studies from the U.S. & Canada- North American Bear Populations, Extensive ResourcesFor homeowners, communities, wildlife managers, educators, and anyone who spends time in the great outdoors.

Every year wildfire destroys thousands of homes, devastates countless lives and burns millions of acres. And every year people who''ve lost everything say, "We didn''t think it would happen to us. If only we''d been better prepared." Now homeowners have a straight-talking handbook to help them get prepared, stay alive and rebuild their lives if disaster strikes. Surviving Wildfire''s compelling combination of real-life experience and in-depth research makes it an indispensable tool for anyone living with wildfire risk.CONTENTSAssessing Your Risk; Firewise Building & Remodeling; Defensible Space You Can Live With; Advance Planning (A Pound of Prevention Can Save a Ton of Trouble); Evacuation Essentials (What to Take, When to Leave, How to Escape); Insurance (How Much You Need, What It Covers, How It Works); Filing a Claim (Insider Tips & Tactics); Recovery (Picking Up Your Pieces & Starting Over); Our Story; plus an Appendix with further resources for homeowners.