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100 1 _aLantz, David E.
_q(David Ernest),
_d1855-1918
245 1 0 _aCottontail Rabbits in Relation to Trees and Farm Crops
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aUnited States. Dept. of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin No. 702
500 _aRelease date is 2010-11-25
508 _aProduced by Larry B. Harrison, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"Cottontail Rabbits in Relation to Trees and Farm Crops" by David E. Lantz is a scientific publication produced as part of the United States Department of Agriculture's farmers' bulletin series, likely during the early 20th century. This bulletin addresses the significant impact of cottontail rabbits on agricultural landscapes, particularly focusing on their feeding habits and the associated damage to trees and crops. The content discusses various management strategies for controlling rabbit populations and protecting farm resources from these pests. The book outlines the habits, breeding behavior, and dietary preferences of cottontail rabbits, emphasizing their rapid reproduction and potential for causing economic harm to agriculture, especially in areas with abundant vegetation. It presents several strategies for managing their populations, including hunting, trapping, and poisoning, while also suggesting preventive measures against crop damage like rabbit-proof fencing and protective washes for trees. Lantz stresses the importance of balancing the ecological role of rabbits with agricultural needs, advocating for approaches that mitigate their negative impacts without completely eliminating their populations. The recommended methods are practical and applicable, making this bulletin a useful resource for farmers and land managers grappling with the challenges posed by cottontail rabbits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCottontails -- Control
830 0 _aUnited States. Dept. of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin No. 702
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34446
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