Since starting the
Trees for Talbot Project, I have been asked on several occasions why it is so important to plant indigenous trees and grasses. So, at the risk of becoming too verbose, below is a succinct list of the importance of "going indigenious!"
Provide habitat, shelter and food for our wildlife
Help preserve the local plants
Save water and money
Enhance wildlife corridors and provide links between fragmented and otherwise isolated areas
Many people haphazardly plant certain trees, flowers or grasses without considering the ramifications of introducing the "foreign" species because they are aesthetically appealing. The damage of introducing these species can range from interfering with important pollination cycles to destroying habitats for insects, mammals, etc. There are many resources to consult including the Adkins Arboretum, Pickering Creek Audubon Center, The Isaak Walton League, Horn Point Research lab just to name a few. Happy planting and planning!
Amy Haines, Proprietor
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