WHAT IS BIODIVERSITY?
Biodiversity is the variety of all the life one might find in a given area. This means all the fungi, plants, insects and animals contained in an area. It refers… Read More »WHAT IS BIODIVERSITY?
WHAT NOT TO PLANT
The introduction of non-native species can have far-reaching ecological impacts that are often difficult to predict. In southern California, the planting of non-native or tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) has become… Read More »WHAT NOT TO PLANT
WHAT IS A HABITAT?
A habitat is a place where an organism lives, grows and finds everything it needs for survival. The concept of habitat applies to all living beings, from tiny microorganisms to… Read More »WHAT IS A HABITAT?
WHAT IS AN ECOSYSTEM?
An ecosystem is a biological community of living organisms and their physical and chemical environment, functioning as a unit. It includes all the living organisms in a given area and… Read More »WHAT IS AN ECOSYSTEM?
HOW THE CONCEPTS RELATE
Biodiversity, habitat and ecosystem are interrelated concepts that are essential for the functioning and health of both urban and non-urban environments. Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms within… Read More »HOW THE CONCEPTS RELATE
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