large amounts of the limited water supply
of an arid area to survive, reducing the
amount of water available to native
plants and animals.
Others may thrive beyond expectation,
reproducing exponentially and smothering
out native trees and shrubs. Controlling
these invasive species can be difficult,
expensive, and time consuming. Invasive
species, like Casuarina, Melaleuca,
Scaevola, Brazillian Pepper, a Monkey
Tamarind are all species that have been
recommended for eradication in the
Bahamas Invasive Species Strategy.
Sea Grape can tolerate coastal
environments is salt tolerant
and provides fruit that is
pleasing to wildlife and people.
Native Trees and shrubs hat are attractive
and provide food for birds are Pigeon
Plum, Gum elemi, Satinleaf ( Saffron) ,
Coco Plum , Mahogany, Paradise Tree and
Sea Grape.
Planting a tree can be a deeply satisfying
act, a commitment to the future of the
place where it will grow. Choose a tree
that’s native to The Bahamas, and your
rewards multiply.
Coco Plum provides food for wildlife
and makes a great hedge.