The Natives Inc. is a multidisciplinary firm offering a wide range of services that include Consulting, Restoration Design, Restoration Implementation, Landscape Architecture, and a Native Plant Nursery growing only Florida native plants. Established in 1983, We pioneered upland restoration work in scrub,  sandhill, and flatwoods systems; and in propagating and growing native species, including many rare and endangered species.  Over 200 species are presently grown, including a wide range of grasses and herbaceous species from upland systems. The Natives Nursery and office are located on 28 acres ( 19 of which  are in preserve)  near Davenport at the center of peninsular Florida.  The firm has two principals, Nancy J. Bissett ( Restoration Ecologist, Horticulturist, and Botanist) William F. Bissett (Landscape Architect), and 10- 15 employees and managers.   Sarah Kiefer (Biologist) manages the nursery and Paul Abel is restoration manager.

NATIVE THINKING: Every plant is native to some place in the world.  When it is moved beyond its normal range it is called an exotic.  When a plant lives in its natural range and habitat it can grow and reproduce without outside aid. It is in balance with its surroundings.  It is neither aggressive nor overpowered. In its own special place it is always a thing of great beauty.

The Natives Inc. Mission Statement The Natives Inc., in an effort to perpetuate the unique native plants and native plant communities that occur in Florida: propagate and grow genetically diverse native plants, Lead in knowledge and techniques for upland ecosystem restoration, provide botanical and ecological consulting services, and, offer landscape architectural design services utilizing native plants with uncompromising quality and a refreshing level of integrity

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