Native Plants

Dewberry (Dalibarda repens) is one of many native plants found on the GMNF.

 The goal of the native plants program on the GMNF is to promote the use of native plant materials in site restoration and show-case native plant species for educational purposes.  This supports goal 2 of the Forest Plan, which is to maintain and restore quality, amount, and distribution of habitats to produce viable and sustainable populations of native and desirable non-native plants and animals.  This program helps to conserve biodiversity on national forests.

Partners in developing our native plants garden, Vermont Master Gardener Program

To learn about using native plants in landscaping, visit the following websites:
Plant Native:  http://www.plantnative.org/index.htm
Wild Ones: http://www.for-wild.org/
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: http://www.bbg.org/abo/pressroom/gardenpubs/2006/2006native.html
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: http://www.wildflower.org/explore/