Babcock Ranch Habitat Restorations
Our team recently completed multiple habitat restorations at the Babcock Ranch Community, where we removed non-native plant species and replaced them with over 15,000 native plants in nine different preserve areas. All plants came from our own native nursery, and included species such as slash pine, firebush, cocoplum, muhly grass, and beautyberry. Each plant was carefully planted according to its biological requirements. Non-native plants not only sever natural food webs, but can become invasive pests that degrade ecosystems. Native plants do not require fertilizer and need less maintenance than exotics – saving time, money, and water. Aside from adding natural beauty to the area, they also promote biodiversity, providing shelter and food for birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects.
