FW 357 - Wildlife Habitat on the Great Plains

Wildlife populations have been altered on the Great Plains because of agricultural development and human settlement. This course is an overview of management of cover, food, and water for wildlife and fish of the Great Plains. Emphasis is placed on practices compatible with other uses of private land. Students will learn about the needs of wildlife habitat, management techniques, and programs available to facilitate management.

Two assignments and two proctored exams are required.

This course can be applied towards the:

• Natural Resources and the Environment Certificate

Textbooks and Materials

Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.

Required

• FW 357 Course Syllabus
  Benson
• Guidelines for Increasing Wildlife on Farms and Ranches
  F. Henderson
• Impacts on the Conservation Reserve Program in the Great Plains
  J. Mitchell
• Technologies to Benefit Agriculture and Wildlife
  Office of Technology Assessment

Instructors

Delwin Benson
(970) 491-6411
Delwin.Benson@colostate.edu

Delwin E. Benson, Ph.D., is a professor and extension wildlife specialist in the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. He teaches on campus about public relations in natural resources policy and takes students on field wildlife studies. He also teaches distance learning courses through Continuing Education.