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Causes: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, Environment, Environmental Beautification, Forest Conservation, Land Resources Conservation
Mission: To protect, enhance, and restore native plants, wildlife, ecosystems, and natural resources for the benefit of all, by leading unique community programs for the advancement of society so that others may learn about the importance of conservation and preservation.
Results: Over the past 11 years, RNP, along with these volunteers, has successfully removed over 810,000 invasive plants and planted more than 76,000 native plants. The past year has seen RNP's focus on preserving the Ramapo Mountains and revitalizing nature for all the creatures inhabiting the region. By removing invasive plants and planting natives, RNP is creating sustainable wildlife habitats that will thrive with biodiversity for years to come.
Target demographics: the environment and animal's natural habitats
Geographic areas served: Habitat Restoration in the Ramapo Mountains
Programs: bringing native plants back to environments which are taken over by invasive species