70 million people live in a Home Owners’ Association (HOA) community across the US, where they abide by many rules called the Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions (CCR). The rules range from what color a home should be, to height of grass which can make improving habitat for wildlife challenging. Here are a few sites that can help when considering the environmental health of the community, it’s residents, pets and wildlife.
Case Studies of how HOAs can support Wildlife
Tips for Wildlife Gardening in an HOA-run Community
Habitat-Friendly Landscaping for Homeowners and Condo Associations
Please consider becoming a Bird Town PA Neighborhood to enhance your local ecosystem and create a healthier environment and community for children, pets, birds and wildlife. Please go here for the application and contact pabirdtown@gmail.com for more information.
