Native or equivalent vegetation definition
Native or equivalent vegetation means species which are indigenous to the Puget Sound lowlands ecoregion; or a species that is equivalent in providing the same site- specific functional arrays as would the native species. Functional arrays may include forage, floodwater restraint, hiding habitat, or other physical or biologic roles in the ecosystem, that singly or in combinations correspond to those of the native species. As with natives, the role of an equivalent species may vary depending on the site and its surrounding ecosystem. Invasive/exotic species shall not be considered equivalent species.
Native or equivalent vegetation means species which are indigenous to the Puget Sound lowlands ecoregion; or a species that is equivalent in providing the same site-
Native or equivalent vegetation means species which are indigenous to the Puget Sound lowlands ecoregion; or a species that is equivalent in providing the same site-specific functional arrays as would the native species and which is selected from a list of preferred acceptable equivalent vegetation prepared by the Planning Department. Functional arrays may include forage, floodwater restraint, hiding habitat, or other physical or biologic roles in the ecosystem, that singly or in combinations correspond to