Plant Collection Policy
The Native Plant Society of Texas, in keeping with its basic purpose of education, conservation, and preservation of the native plants of Texas, has created this policy for its members on collection of plant material in accordance with the laws (city, county, state and Federal) and accepted practices of said activity.
Plant Rescue Guidelines
Plant rescues are special types of collection activities that Native Plant Society of Texas chapters may organize when construction activities will destroy plants. We carry outplant rescues in an attempt to save and conserve local-ecotype plants and seeds. These guidelines serve as a model for ethical and responsible decision-making and best practices for plant rescues.
Invasive Plants: Definition and Position Statement
Invasive plants are heavily contributing to the decline of our natural biodiversity and impacting the health of ecosystems by displacing native plants. In order to preserve the biodiversity and conserve natural habitat quality throughout our state, the Native Plant Society of Texas encourages the use of native plants on public and private lands and discourages the use of invasive plants. Invasive species impact nature’s balance on which all species, including humans, depend.
Position Statement on Invasive Plants
Pesticide and Herbicide: Position Statement
Guidelines for control of invasive botanical species including non-chemical and chemical methods. The Society does NOT endorse in any way the use of chemical pesticides or herbicides in private or public landscapes except under limited circumstances where other means are not effective, and the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. Each site and situation is unique, and consideration should be given to all environmental and safety factors before determining a solution.
Position Statement on Pesticide and Herbicide
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Statement
As a community-based environmental conservation organization, NPSOT honors and celebrates the equally remarkable diversity of our communities and our unique ecoregion.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Statement
COVID Policy for Events and Volunteering
Chapters must follow current CDC guidelines or set their own stricter policies for meetings, demo garden work, plant sales, field trips or any NPSOT activity.
