Water Conservation | Wildlife Habitat | Erosion Control | Sustainability Floral Color | Natural Beauty | Weed & Pest Control Photographs Courtesy Sawtooth National Forest Native plants anywhere are better than invasive plants everywhere. Native plants provide natural benefits needed for high quality wildlife habitat, watershed function and biodiversity. In fact, they often are the only thing that can. NEW! Discuss native plants and explore more here, in the CSR native plants blog.