Question

Discuss the merits and limitations of using only native species in new plantings as opposed to naturalized or introduced species.

Answer 1

uestion Discuss the merits and et timmitation of Using Only native Species in new plantings as opposed O Answer 8- Merits of Using native Species in compar to introduced species. planting with native species of plant is benefici. - al bor environment, as they do not need Fertilizer, pesticides and Watering. 0 Different variety of butter Flies, birds and animal are attracted to the native plant Species, alrich Increases the biodeiversity of the area as they do not require pesticide and Fertilizer. But it not occur in case of Introduced plant Species as they uses pesticides and ! - Fertilizer... (2) Natine plant species are able to I hold a more than that of Introduced blant species. Thus native species does not need Lots of water. I t b Natine plant species can adjust beotter in environment in compare to Introduced Species Native species can tolerare harsh weather a - hater .

© Native blant species require Less maintenance in compare to introduced blant species, as they are more resis - tant to diseases i draught. Soil from being flooded with water. 0 native plant species are non-invasive - ie they will allow all other plant Species to grow freely, but Introduc- -ed plant are mainly invasive. Limitation of Using Native Species o As Native blant Species is pesticide and Fertilizer free, trilus these plants provide refuge to plet pests, mice, rate and even bats. But this not occur in Intro duced plant Species . - b Natine blant Species, are difficult to Find as they are more expensive in compair to Introduced plant species. native plants require Fun sun to grow well. but Introduced plant can grow in Litle Sun as well. ②