Native Plants: Huntington vs Huntington Station
How do native plants rules compare between Huntington, NY and Huntington Station, NY?
Huntington and Huntington Station have similar restriction levels.
Huntington, NY
Suffolk County
Native planting encouraged in Huntington. Town and Cornell Cooperative Extension promote Long Island native species to protect pollinators and the sole-source aquifer.
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Suffolk County
Suffolk County actively promotes native Long Island plant species to protect the sole-source aquifer and Pine Barrens ecosystem. The Long Island Native Plant Initiative and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County provide plant lists. Towns increasingly require native plantings in subdivision landscape plans.
View full Huntington Station rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Huntington | Huntington Station |
|---|---|---|
| Required | No | - |
| Encouraged | Yes | - |
| Resource | Cornell Coop Ext | - |
| Avoid | DEC invasive list | - |
| Local Law 41 (2013) | - | Invasive plant sales banned |
| Resources | - | LINPI and CCE Suffolk |
| Subdivisions | - | Native plant percentages required |
| Meadow Lawns | - | Allowed with management plan |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Huntington FAQ
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
Huntington Station FAQ
Is it legal to replace my lawn with native meadow?
Yes, but file a management plan with your town to avoid weed-ordinance notices on tall vegetation.
Who enforces this in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County code enforcement at (631) 853-4000 handles complaints.
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