Biodiversity in your Backyard (Final)

 This is the Final Article in This Series, I Hope We all have a Better Understanding of the Subject.

In Conclusion...

Biodiversity conservation is not limited to erecting fences around protected areas. 

Everybody can contribute to the protection of local species albeit on a smaller scale. 

One characteristic of species diversity is that it is scale dependent. 

This means that the larger an area is, the more species it can sustain. 

The practical consequence of this is that you can expect to see even more species in your garden if you can convince your neighbour to go the indigenous route. 

And your neighbour's neighbour, and so forth until the whole neighbourhood is converted. 

An indigenous gardening competition may be a good motivator. 

If you are a member of a ward committee, you are in a good position to spread the message. It is worth the try… 

We will be happy to help you get something going in your neighbourhood in Bloemfontein.  Please contact us at:

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Or write us an E-Mail to: BloemparkNursery@gmail.com

 Following is a list of books and articles you might want study:




Botha, C. & Botha, J. 2002 Bring nature back to your garden. Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal branch)

Bruzas C. & Bruzas A. 2001 Wildlife on your doorstep. Wildlife Society of Southern Africa (Natal Branch)

Joffe, Pitta 2001 Creative gardening with indigenous plants: A South African guide. Briza, Pretoria

Joffe, Pitta 2003 Easy guide to indigenous shrubs. Briza, Pretoria

Trendler, R. & Hes, L. 1994. Attracting birds to your garden in southern Africa. Struik, Cape Town.
  
Article By: 


Dr Ed Stam, Ecologist, NZG