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Woods in Your Backyard
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Woods:
A Landowner's Primer
Chapter 2
Home Improvement for Wildlife:
Making Your Woods
Attractive to Wildlife
Chapter 3
Beauty and Adventure Out Your Backdoor:
A Place for Fun and Reflection
Chapter 4
From Mushrooms to Maple Syrup:
Specialty Products from Your Woods
Chapter 5
Safe, Safer, Safest:
Be Aware of Woodland Hazards
Chapter 6
Being a Friend to Your Woods:
Protecting Your Land from Damage
Chapter 7
Neighborly and Family Relations:
Benefits of Working Together
Chapter 8
Turning Great Ideas into Action:
Planning is the Key!
Glossary
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Chapter 5

Safe, Safer, Safest!
Be Aware of Woodland Hazards


What do you need to know about being safe in the woods? The best defense against safety hazards is to know what they are and how to reduce them when you can.

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