restoration and protection
There are many ways that vital ecosystems have been damaged all around the world.
In some cases forests have been cut down, in other cases pollution has killed plants and animals in rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Climate change has caused worsening ocean heat waves which has harmed coral reefs. Ocean temperate increases have also devastated sea grass, mangroves, and kelp forests - all of which are homes to many species and take carbon from the atmosphere.
While reducing our own carbon emissions and influencing industry and government to change is important, we can also help to restore damaged ecosystems as well. Some of the the ways you can help:
- Plant trees on your own property or volunteer with local groups to help restore areas. The photo on the left is me planting a tree seedling by a river with a local conservation group.
- Planting a diverse range of trees and other vegetation that are native to the local area will help reduce climate change and help local wildlife: "plant the right tree, in the right place, for the right reasons".
Another good thing about planting trees and other acts of regeneration is that you meet wonderful people.