Farm Pond

Plant Palettes


Plant Palettes are primarily native species currently found in an area, but also include introductions of compatible species and invasives to be reduced. They serve as groupings we use for planing purposes. Numbers of some species will be increased if doing so would increase food sources or enrich the habitat. Some will be increased if current populations are small. Others will be increased if they thrive when planted close to one another (e.g., American Plum). Still others to enable easy identification or differentation (Nannyberry vs. Blackhaw Vibernum). And some will be scattered to provide variety of function and appearance. In a few cases, we will introduce compatible species not currently found in an area if doing so would contribute a new function or varietal element. And,of course, we will seek to control or reduce species viewed as invasive or otherwise undesirable.

From these considerations, we plan changes we expect to enhance the ecology of the site. This will lead to further observation and assessment.

Below are the specific Palettes we are currently using for the Vernal Pools area.