Montgomery County enacted the Native Plant Protection Act, introduced by Councilmember Evan Glass, which prohibits the sale of invasive bamboo and mandates native plant inclusion in new development projects. The legislation is intended to support biodiversity, climate resilience, erosion prevention, and pollinator habitat. Invasive bamboo is targeted for its aggressive spread and damage to native plant ecosystems.
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