more active land management approach creates landscapes that can endure future challenges while continuing to thrive . Healthy and productive land , rich in biodiversity , is better equipped to handle environmental stressors while offering vital services like water filtration , soil stabilization , and wildlife habitats .
This is a joint effort . Homeowners can help enhance local ecosystems by planting native tree species that support wildlife , like coastal red cedar , sugarberry , red mulberry , and sweet bay magnolia . Sweetgrass , wax myrtle , and saw palmettos are salttolerant plants that can be used along salt marsh edges and ponds to stabilize shorelines and buffer the impacts of coastal flooding and storm surges .
This restoration initiative is a significant stride towards preserving the natural beauty and ecological health of the Kiawah River Watershed . By focusing on native species , strategic planting locations , and culturally significant plants like sweetgrass , the Conservancy is enhancing biodiversity and stabilizing shorelines while also creating resilient ecosystems . These efforts serve as a blueprint for others and benefit Kiawah ’ s preserved properties .
T HE CONSERVANCY HOPES TO INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY TO APPRECIATE AND PARTICIPATE IN LAND CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION . AFTER ALL , THE TREES PLANTED TODAY ARE PART OF THE LEGACY LEFT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS .
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