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Why Native Plants Matter

By Angela Whiffin

Native plants are naturally suited to our local environment. They have adapted over thousands of years to the area's climate, soils, and seasonal conditions, making them resilient and well-equipped to thrive.

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Many indigenous plant species have disappeared as natural habitats have been cleared and developed. By replanting native vegetation, we help restore these ecosystems and preserve the unique plants that belong here. Native plants also play a vital role in supporting local wildlife. They provide food, shelter, and breeding habitats for birds, insects, frogs, and other species that depend on them for survival.

 

By choosing indigenous plants, we can protect and enhance our creek environment, improve local biodiversity, and create a healthier, more sustainable landscape. Unlike many introduced species, native plants are non-invasive and help maintain the natural balance of the ecosystem.

The Friends of Skeleton Creek are proud to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the traditional custodians of the Country we know as our homeland. We value and respect their deep and continued spiritual and cultural connections to the land, waters and seas, and pay our respects to their Ancestors, and Elders past and present.

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The Friends of Skeleton Creek welcome all people, and delight in the amazing diversity it brings, who are happy to help beautify the Creek and create an accessible and peaceful environment for all to enjoy.

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