Introduction to Native Plant Specifications There are three primary questions that need answering when specifying native plants for restoration programs and for open spaces. Species
Mapping Beyond Ecoregions EPA Ecoregions are emerging as the standard nomenclature used by ecological professionals and regional native plant nurseries for discussing habitat types and
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Case for Specifying Species and Ecoregion when Ordering Plants for a Restoration Project With the advent of low-cost gene sequencing, botanists and plant
Death of a Paradise – Time to Reinvent Conservation The local or regional land conservancy can play a critical role in preserving farmland, open spaces, and areas
Taking Action to Preserve Native Pollinators Bees, beetles, flies, birds, wasps, butterflies, moths, bats, and other animals are the key actors in supplying food and
Native Seed Germination Restoration professionals and government agencies are increasingly demanding open-pollinated, local-ecotype (OPLE©) native species when projects are being implemented in natural areas, or
Introduction to EcoRegions Omernik (1987) invented EcoRegion maps and the U.S. EPA modified them to support environmental projects. There are ongoing efforts to refine the maps,
