• What is a wildlife habitat? Wildlife doesn't just appear in your backyard without a reason. It's there because you or nature have provided the essential elements necessary for survival... food, water, shelter/cover and space to raise a family. When you have provided these essential elements, you have will have created a wildlife habitat.
  
  
• What does "native plant" mean? A native plant is defined by many as a plant that was present in North America prior to Columbus arrival in 1492. Basically, native plants are those plants that are native to your specific area of the country.
  
  
• Why are native plants important? Native plants are an important part of the ecosystem. Plants and wildlife evolved together. Over a period of time, both plants and wildlife adapted to better serve each other. In a properly balanced ecosystem, plant and animal species interact to keep the system working properly.
  
  
• Where can I get native plants? Many nurseries specialize in native plants. Also, many local county cooperatives can provide seeds or refer you to someone who sells them.
  
  
• How do I get certified?
  The National Wildlife Federation offers certification to qualifying backyards in their Backyard Wildlife Habitat program.
  WindStar Wildlife Institute has a Wildlife Habitat Certification Program as well.
  
  
• More to come...
• Which trees have high wildlife value?
  
  
• Which shrubs have high wildlife value?
  
  
• Which plants have high wildlife value?
  
  
• Which ground covers have high wildlife value?
  

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