Why Native Plants Matter: Restoring Nature Where We Live
The Scale of Ecological Loss It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of ecological loss. The evidence is all around us: forests fragmented by development, meadows replaced by...

Arthur’s Point Farm is located in Ghent, New York in the foothills of the Taconic Range amidst the rolling fields and forests of the Hudson River Valley. We grow trees, shrubs, and native perennials to support ecological agriculture, land restoration, and natural climate solutions among surrounding farmers and landowners. We are also growing new orchards of nut and fruit trees, and planting with a wide diversity of native trees and herbaceous perennials to restore the ecological health of the land.

We seek a more abundant world for future generations. We work to reverse the long-term depletion and inequitable use of natural resources. We plant trees to heal the land and enhance habitat for wildlife. We grow plants for land stewards. This makes the land more productive and resilient to a changing climate. It also fosters a healthy community in which to live.
The Scale of Ecological Loss It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of ecological loss. The evidence is all around us: forests fragmented by development, meadows replaced by...
I first became interested in biochar 25 years ago when a professor told me about the discovery of dark earth soils in the Amazon. Two things stood out: first, these...
Campers and design students work together planting native plants at Camp Tommy. Photo by Jack Hyland, The Fresh Air Fund. Working on the land with intention teaches us the value...