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We keep hearing the word Biodiversity. What does it mean?
Biodiversity is the variety of all the different kinds of organisms-plants, animals and insects.
They exist in a delicate interconnected balance in ecosystems to maintain and support life on earth. It is crucial to our future survival. What can we do as individuals to create more biodiversity in our own gardens and communities? There are approx 23 million gardens in the UK. If we all did a little – what a difference that would make.
Here are 6 great things to add and do in your garden.
- Flowers for pollinators
- Insect hotel
- Wildlife pond
- Trees and hedges
- Animal highways
- Feed the birds
Here’s a link to a short video: 5 Evidence Based Ways to Increase BIODIVERSITY In YOUR Garden – a good explanation of the scientific study that exists for gardens.
Embsay with Eastby Environmental Action Group
