A healthy ecological network is important for many reasons.
A healthy ecological network is important for many reasons:
- It provides habitat for native plants and wildlife
- It supports natural processes, such as soil regeneration, flood prevention, waste decomposition, crop pollination, seed dispersal, which we depend on for our survival
- It connects urban dwellers with the natural world – right in our own backyard! – giving us a chance to learn about plants, wildlife and natural processes
- It gives us beautiful places to exercise, relax and unwind, which supports our physical and mental well-being
Through careful stewardship, we can ensure that our local ecological network and the biodiversity it supports are protected. That’s why the City and its community partners are working to “Protect, restore, maintain and enhance a system of conserved natural areas within a functioning and interconnected ecological network.”
For more information, visit The City Plan.
Explore Edmonton's Natural Areas with the Urban BioKit!
Are you interested in learning more about our local natural area parks, but not sure where to begin? Check out the Urban BioKit, a colourful workbook full of engaging activities designed to help new Canadian families and others explore the wonders of Edmonton's nature.
The BioKit can be downloaded, printed and used at any natural area park in Edmonton. Please contact naturalareas@edmonton.ca for details.
To learn more about Edmonton's vegetation communities, check out the urban Primary Land and Vegetation Inventory.
For more information about Edmonton's biodiversity, including details about local plant and wildlife species, check out Wild Edmonton and the Edmonton Biodiversity Report.
For directions on the construction of wildlife passages please contact naturalareas@edmonton.ca.
