Biodiversity
From pollinator gardens to urban wetlands, biodiversity is the foundation of healthy landscapes. This topic explores how species variety strengthens Ontario communities and what residents and planners can do to protect it.
Articles
Biodiversity and Healthier Communities
How species diversity in local landscapes leads to cleaner air, better water, and stronger ecosystems.
Why Walkable Green Space Matters
The connection between biodiversity, walkability, and everyday contact with nature.
Related Guides
Planting a Native Garden in Ontario
Species selections and planting tips for supporting local biodiversity.
Creating a Pollinator Pathway on Your Street
How neighbours can coordinate plantings to create habitat corridors.
Related Case Studies
Rouge National Urban Park
Canada's first national urban park and its role in protecting biodiversity in the Greater Toronto Area.
Pelee Island Conservation Efforts
Protecting Ontario's most biodiverse region on the southern tip of the province.
Why Biodiversity Matters Locally
Biodiversity is not only about wilderness and rare species. In Ontario's cities and towns, the variety of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, insects, and birds that share our landscapes directly affects air quality, stormwater management, pollination, and even mental health. Neighbourhoods with more diverse plantings tend to be cooler, quieter, and more pleasant to walk through.
This section gathers articles, guides, and case studies that show how biodiversity connects to everyday life in Ontario and what communities are doing to protect and restore it.