Biodiversity means the variety of life on Earth. Here are some fun facts on biodiversity:
- It currently includes over 71,000 species of plants and animals in Canada but there may be — as many again still to be discovered;
- It is important for sustaining life as we know it;
- It is insurance for the future;
- It faces its greatest threat in Canada from competing land uses such as agriculture and urbanization.
Celebrate and protect biodiversity year round by trying to follow these simple rules:
- At least once a week leave the car at home and use another means of transportation.
- Do not fly for distances under 500 kilometres.
- Buy food fresh from a farmers market at least once a week.
- Do not eat meat or fish more than four times a week
- Always turn the lights off in empty rooms.
- Replace at least two light bulbs with new energy efficient bulbs.
- Choose native plants that attract wildlife.
- Avoid herbicides and pesticides in gardens.
For more information on biodiversity please visit www.hww.ca. You can make a difference.
