Community Wildlife Habitats

The Community Wildlife Habitat is a certification project that is part of National Wildlife Federation's Backyard Wildlife Habitat™ Program. Community Wildlife Habitat projects take the basics of this program — providing food, water, cover, and places where wildlife can raise their young — from the individual backyard to multiple locations throughout the community.

Community Wildlife Habitat projects benefit the entire community of people, plants and wildlife through the creation of sustainable landscapes that require little or no pesticides, fertilizers, and excess watering. These landscapes help keep water and air resources clean. They are healthier for people and the environment, and are less resource-dependent than conventional landscapes. Habitat landscapes can serve to beautify our urban areas and give residents pride in their neighborhoods. A Community Wildlife Habitat project multiplies this positive effect by creating habitat areas in backyards, schoolyards, corporate properties, community gardens, parkland and other spaces. These projects also incorporate community projects such as stream cleanups, invasive plant removals, and plant and wildlife rescues.

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Certified Community Wildlife Habitats in South Carolina:

Other Communities Working Toward Certification:

Dataw Island, Beaufort County