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Summer 2005
EDITOR'S NOTE

The good ol’ summertime has arrived in Texas, and Land Line takes the opportunity
to help landowners with seasonal issues common when the temperatures rise. Find out
about heat-resistant plants, landscape irrigation, drought management, tree care and
much more in this issue. Happy summer!

CONSERVATION QUIZ
On average, what percentage of water is used outdoors for watering lawns and gardens?

20 to 30 percent
50 to 70 percent
5 to 10 percent
40 to 50 percent

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LAND LINKS
Useful Web sites for landowners:
Texas Cooperative Extension Service - Riparian Program:
Ag and natural resource, land and wildlife management information.
Natural Resource Conservation Service - Texas site: Conducts biological assessments for landowners and government.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Public education about the environmental necessity, economic value, and natural beauty of native plants.
Texas Soil and Water Conservation Board:The lead agency for the planning, management and abatement of agricultural and silvicultural nonpoint-source pollution.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: The state's environmental agency.
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Property Tax: Requirements to qualify for wildlife management use, land valuation info, and state-mandated wildlife management activities.
Paint Project Estimates Worksheet: Helpful worksheet for homeowners preparing for large and small jobs.
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation: Texas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of orphaned, injured and displaced wildlife.

 

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Read the following stories
and more in the summer edition of Land Line.

Gardening
These Texas plants can take the heat
Get to know your climate zones and soil types and local
growing conditions, then choose native Texas plants that
will thrive under the blazing summer sun.
Download newsletter, see page 1.

Land conservation
Use efficient irrigation for outstanding home landscapes
Follow these tips for optimal plant health.
SIDEBAR: Make your home irrigation system more efficient.
Download newsletter, see page 2.

Drought planning: an important part of drought management
Follow these tips for developing a drought plan.
SIDEBAR: Texans reclaim the ravaged range.
Download newsletter, see page 3.

Agriculture
Qualify for agricultural property appraisal
through wildlife management use
Learn how landowners can lower property taxes by obtaining for an agricultural use designation.
Download newsletter, see page 4.

Recycling
What to do with leftover paint?
Follow these tips to help control the amount of leftover paint at your home and save money during this hot, dry season.
Download newsletter, see page 6.

Fish and wildlife
Spots of summer: Leave fawns in the wild
White-tailed does generally have fawns between May and August, so you may find one of these delicate creatures on your property.
SIDEBAR: Ridding your home of unwanted mammals.
Download newsletter, see page 7.


These stories are in the summer edition of Land Line.
See complete issue.

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