How CRP plantings and other native landscapes can create essential corridors for wildlife movement and biodiversity preservation  As development and land-use change continue to fragment natural landscapes, wildlife populations face growing challenges in accessing the resources they need to survive. Roads, urban sprawl, and agricultural conversion often cut off animals from food, water, mates, and

The role of native plants in attracting and sustaining insects like ladybugs, beetles, and predatory wasps that help control pests naturally.  When we think of beneficial insects in native plant ecosystems, our minds often go straight to pollinators, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. While these species are essential to the success of native plantings and agricultural

Native wildflowers, shrubs, and grasses that provide food and shelter for a variety of songbirds.  Creating a bird-friendly landscape isn’t just rewarding for birdwatchers, it’s also a meaningful way to restore local ecosystems and contribute to wildlife conservation. For landowners participating in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) or simply looking to enhance biodiversity, incorporating native