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Public commenters urge planting native species to support Flagstaff wildlife
Summary
Two public commenters at a Flagstaff meeting recommended using native plants to support local birds, insects and monarch butterflies and suggested specific species for local gardens.
Two public commenters at a Flagstaff meeting urged residents and gardeners to prioritize native plants to support local wildlife. A resident said native plants "are extremely important to our local ecosystems" and argued that planting native species helps birds, insects and other animals that have co‑evolved in the area.
Why it matters: native plants tend to provide food and habitat that local species recognize and use. "If you have a native plant…
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