Local governments can play a role in promoting native plant conservation from "summary" of Bringing Nature Home by Douglas W. Tallamy
Local governments have a crucial role to play in the effort to promote the conservation of native plants. By implementing policies and regulations that support the use of native plants in landscaping and urban development, local governments can help create environments that are more hospitable to native species. This, in turn, can help to increase biodiversity and support the overall health of local ecosystems. One way that local governments can promote native plant conservation is by offering incentives for property owners to use native plants in their landscaping. This could include tax breaks or other financial incentives for homeowners who plant native species in their yards. By making it more affordable for people to choose native plants, local governments can help to increase the prevalence of these species ...
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