San Antonio Botanical Garden is launching a collaborative conservation initiative that is designed to restore and protect native plants and riverbed trees devastated by the July flooding across the Texas Hill Country.
In a nutshell
According to a news release, the initiative is known as Texas Recovery for Ecological and Environmental Stability Initiative, or TREES. The project seeks to rehabilitate native habitats in need of restoration while partnering with community organizations, public and private landowners and environmental experts.
The Botanical Garden will work with local partners to preserve critical ecosystems, enhance biodiversity and provide research and education opportunities to help communities connect with the natural environment.
Initiative community partners include: