2018 Westchester County Executive Order to Promote Native Plants

This executive order encourages the use of native plant species in landscaping and land management to preserve and protect the local environment. Key provisions include requiring the use of native plants in county contracts involving landscaping, prohibiting invasive plant species, conducting site and soil analyses for optimal plant selection, and educating the public about the benefits of native plants. It also encourages the establishment of demonstration projects and public/private partnerships to increase the availability of native plants.