As buildings and roads take the place of forests, deserts, prairies, and savannah, and as human-made calamities threaten habitats, wild animals are forced into ever smaller and more crowded spaces. Around the globe, there is no greater threat to their survival. We can slow this trend and give animals the space they need.
Animals are killed outright when the bulldozers move in. Those who can flee the destruction, face uncertain futures—if they can find a new place to live, it will probably already be occupied by others of their species. Populations are being fractured into smaller and smaller habitat patches, and we don’t yet know how this will affect biological diversity.
But countries around the world are recognizing that, if we want to have wildlife in wild places, these places must be protected and connected so that animals can move between habitats via protected corridors. In your community and state, you can promote slower, smarter development.
Protecting Wild Lands and Wild Animals
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust protects wildlife by preserving natural habitats. Compassionate landowners across the country have worked with HSWLT to establish more than 100 permanent sanctuaries, where wildlife can continue to thrive for generations.
Learn more about the Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust »News & Events
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December 13, 2017
Beyond the backyard: How you can reclaim unused spaces for wildlife
You can make every outdoor space, whether a transformed city plot or a suburban pocket prairie, count for animals.
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October 20, 2017
Gardening with rabbits: Coexisting with these shy plant-eaters is easier than you think
With just a few habit (and habitat) shifts, you can make your yard a place of refuge for the much-maligned rabbit.
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August 10, 2017
Wild by design: How to garden for wildlife without upsetting your neighbors
helping wildlife and meeting community standards aren’t mutually exclusive. Research also shows that well-kept ecological gardens influence people’s preferences for more diverse yards. By incorporating visual signals of care, we can fit in with all our neighbors, even the wild ones—and inspire more oases for animals.
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April 12, 2017
Sharing the bounty
Humane Gardener Nancy Lawson explains how you can grow enough for yourself and your wild neighbors.
