Rewilding

[ysabetwordsmith]

 ... means giving back some territory to nature.

If you control outdoor territory, you can participate.  Simply dedicate some portion of your territory to native species of plants and animals.  Tamper with it only to maintain that mix of native species.  

Any further efforts you make to support native species will also help.  Here are some basics for the backyard.  For larger areas, see forest and prairie management.

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[technoshaman]

Something else to learn is which plants actually _are_ native, and which aren't. Pro tip: 99% of blackberries are Himalayan, which are invasive. You can tell by the red ridged canes. If your canes look like raspberry canes, round and green, keep those; they're native. Also, even native invasives (mint, morning glory) may need some... assistance...