Heritage Plants: Native Trees and Plants for Birds and People in the Caribbean

The Habitat Around You
Habitat restoration sounds like something that
is done by governments in national parks, but
in reality it can take many forms. Native plants
can turn backyards and neighborhood parks into
natural habitats that attract and sustain birds and
other wildlife.
In the Caribbean, land is precious—particularly
the coastal areas where so many of us
live. Restoring native habitat within our
neighborhoods allows us to share the land with
native plants and animals. Of course, it doesn’t
just benefit the birds. Native landscaping makes
neighborhoods more beautiful and keeps us in
touch with Caribbean traditions.