We want to protect the river from polluted runoff," she explained, "and we use natural vegetation as a buffer zone.
Using native vegetation, such as xeriscaping in desert locations, avoids having to water in the first place.
These nests are constructed using algae, roots, and aquatic vegetation.
Spadefoots do not use shrubs or other vegetation for cover while foraging.
The villagers use vegetation as fuel for heating and cooking.
During the winter, northern red-backed voles use layers of thick moss or matted vegetation as thermal cover.
They build nests above water in tree stumps and use vegetation.
Cables for sensors were covered with sand and concealed using native vegetation.
The nest is located on the ground near water; it is built using vegetation and lined with down.
From late spring to early fall, with a wide variety of food available, elk are mainly grazers, using grasses, forbs, and other leafy vegetation.