- Author: Elise S Gornish
Published on: August 22, 2016
In California, a general requirement of plant species used for revegetation and restoration projects is its classification as a native species. However, the high cost of native plant materials is one of the dominant obstacles to effective revegetation nationwide. The exclusive use of native plants may also inhibit revegetation success because natives may not compete well with existing invasive species, and may not establish as readily as non-natives. As a result, in some cases, non-native plants could provide greater management value than natives for revegetation and restoration projects. For example, rapid establishment rates of non-natives in high-stress environments can also provide utility for erosion control or revegetating...
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