What is a Habitat Yard?

Habitat Yards is a program of Bent Tree Lake & Wildlife, sponsored by the Habitat Conservation sub-committee.

It exists to encourage Bent Tree residents to focus on natural landscaping for their property so that it contributes to the overall habitat available to pollinators, birds, and other Bent Tree wildlife.

Natural landscapes are beneficial in that they improve storm water retention and erosion control, and increase water quality and biodiversity. They provide food, water, shelter, and space for local wildlife species to thrive.

Natural landscaping encourages native plant communities and minimizes invasive vegetation. Promoting natural landscapes on common property and private property encourages community engagement and involves residents in wildlife conservation.

All About Habitat Yards

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