Monday, July 2, 2012

DIY Biodiversity


#1 Compost nurtures populations of soil food web organisms. 
#2 Organic Gardens exclude toxic fertilizers, in- crease biodiversity, protect biological communities, and fight climate change. 
#3 Mulch provides food for soil organisms and shelter for predators. 
#4 Plant and Save Heirloom Seeds to pre-serve genetic diversity and promote locally adapted varieties. 
#5 Plant a Chestnut Tree for the future. 
#6 Grow Saprophytic Mushrooms to increase fungal biodiversity. 
#7 Disperse Mycorrhizal Fungi to promote symbiotic relationships that help forest health. 
#8 Seed Bombs distribute seeds with soil food web organisms. 
#9 Plant for Insect Diversity and encourage “beneficial” insects. 
#10 Pledge your yard as a Pesticide Free Zone/Honey Bee Haven to protect pollinators. 
#11 Nesting Places for Insects preserve pollinators and predators. 
#12 Nesting Places help conserve bird populations. 
#13 Encourage Insectivores and bring balance to the garden. 
#14 Water is necessary for life. 
#15 Feed animals through lean times.
#16 Brush Piles provide shelter and habitat.

Pesticides and You, Beyond Pesticides, Spring 2012


(From the July Newsletter)

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