LAND MANAGEMENT FOR BEAR HABITAT

I Landowner Assistance Program I Forest management I Agricultural Lands I Incentive Programs for Wildlife Habitat Restoration I
I Private Conservation Organizations I Carbon Banking Opportunities I

Many positive benefits to overall land stewardship can be gained from managing habitats for black bears. Forest and agricultural practices that benefit bears also benefit many other wildlife species. Most of the practices described as beneficial for bears coincide with Best Management Practices (BMP) for forestry and soil conservation practices for agriculture.

Practices that promote black bear habitat are outlined throughout the following section. Landowners whose management objectives include timber, wildlife, or agriculture, and who desire to enhance their lands for bears can incorporate the following guidelines into their individual management strategies.