Re-imagine the value of a dead tree within the woodland food web by re-zoning abandoned Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) nest as Snack Stand. Stuff sweet fruit in old nest and existing feeding excavations along tree trunk. Wait for creepy crawlies to arrive and then let the snack shacking begin.

Locate “pillow and cradle” topography with nearby water source in woodland. Micro-grade sleeping shelf and slope to low point. Lay timber blanket over modified pillow and cradle. Kids, groundhogs and skunks will dig it.

Seasonal floating habitat for nesting waterfowl. Anchor tent along quiet backwater of stream. Place camouflage mesh over tripod. Face tent entrance to nearest accessible stream bank. Install caution flag on top of tent to ensure 100’ buffer.

Floating timber raft for nesting waterfowl on Eagle Lake outside Ticonderoga, NY. Lash seasoned timbers together in “X” formation. Place, mud, straw and rhizomes of marginal plants between logs. Place half barrels as nesting boxes. Secure anchor to lake bottom.  

Hand painted signs on recycled slate calling attention to common woodland phenomena, the nurse stump.

Tightly bundled branches and twiggy growth function as habitat for woodland invertebrates. Place mixed hardwood bundles in dappled shade for favorable habitat condition.