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Browse topics on improving your Missouri property for wildlife, fishing, aesthetics, and farm and timber profitability.

Building on Karst Best Practices

To protect Missouri's cave wildlife and water quality, use best practices when building on karst topography. More

Country Land Care Packet

Our habitat, forest, pond and grassland management booklets help you improve your Missouri rural land for all kinds of wildlife, fishing, grazing and timber. More

Help Endangered Plants

Native wildlife depend on native plants for food and habitat. Learn what you can do on your land to help Missouri's endangered plants. More

Native Plants for Your Landscape

This publication shows you how to use native-plant landscaping to attract wildlife. More

Pond Improvements

Learn how to make the most of your private Missouri lake or pond. Browse guidance on construction, stocking and long-term management. More

Prairie, Grassland and Field Improvements

Whether you're managing for wildlife or livestock, you can improve your Missouri grasslands for better recreation, aesthetics and profitability. These topics show you how. More

Stream Improvements

Learn best practices for building near Missouri streams, stabilizing stream banks, and sustainable sand and gravel removal. More

Timber Stand Improvement

Download this illustrated, two-color, eight-page guide to learn how to improve your woodlot by cutting firewood. More

Wetland Improvements

Browse tables and tons of management info on how to improve your Missouri marshes for waterfowl and other aquatic life. More

Your Trees and Woods

Browse topics that help you care for your trees and woods and maximize your timber harvests. More

External Links

  • Land & Water Care YouTube Videos

    Visit our Land & Water Care channel on YouTube for dozens of short how-to videos on land- and water-management projects. Get tips on planting native warm-season grasses, establishing diverse quail habitat, building ephemeral pools, improving your woodlot and more.

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