We are holding an information day at Selby Cemetery, Westfield Road, Selby. Come along and find out what our plans are to take the necessary steps to stop the decline of biodiversity in our town.
Tuesday 6 August – the North Chapel – drop in from 10.30am to 2.30pm
It’s a chance for you to share with us your ideas and what actions you are taking to help the bees, insects and other wildlife.
What is biodiversity and why is it important?
Biodiversity is the whole variety of life on Earth, all species of plants and animals, their genetic variation and the habitats and ecosystems they are part of. It includes not just the
rare or the threatened but also the wildlife that is familiar to us in the places where we live and work.
Biodiversity is important for its own sake, along with the many benefits we derive from the natural environment – products like food, fibre, wood and water; services like pollination, nutrient cycling, soil formation, water purification, flood defence and opportunities for reflection and recreation – all are critical for our wellbeing and survival.