Why is this important?

As our human population grows and more of our natural landscape is converted by development, we are losing biodiversity, or the variety of life forms, in our ecosystems. Each native animal and plant has a role in the ecosystem, and once removed, the system is disrupted. Biodiversity is what provides us with clean air, clean water, fertile soil, and buffers us against extreme weather events.

Here in Roswell, providing habitat for plants and animals is especially important because of our position along a migratory pathway for birds and some insects. Maintaining wildlife habitat also reduces littering and improves the quality of life for all. We must remember that humans will not be able to survive on this planet alone – it is other species that provide the services that we depend on.