Role of native plants in supporting wildlife populations

Local vegetation is instrumental in sustaining the fauna- in offering it the necessities of life and in bearing the brunt of the stresses that result from altered ecological conditions. Such plants have adapted from local wildlife to depend on each other in ways that contribute to the sustenance of many species that exist in the environment. Perhaps the most important value of native plants is that they serve as a source of food and shelter for native wildlife. They offer a source of honey, food for insects, seeds, fruits, and foliage, which are diets for insects, flying creatures, and mammals. For example, native flowering plants on which many insects such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds depend for pollination of their flowers. However, native plants provide shelter habitation plus breeding grounds for animals and other wildlife species. Plants in gardening need trees, shrubs, and grass as they comprise nesting areas and food for some animals, protection from natural enemies, and ideal living conditions for other phases of an animal’s life process. Local plants are also more resistant to climatic conditions and thus need little watering and suing hence suitable in use for landscaping. Through the promotion of the natives species, ecosystems can be able to sustain their species’ Europa reserves or the welfare of animals that are in the wilderness. Efforts towards the planting and protection of native plants play an essential function in the protection of the web of life maintained by these plants. Finally, native plants are the basis of healthy ecosystems and responsively balanced environment.