Publications

Five Good Reasons to Add Native Plants to Your Garden… or Your Balcony! Every Seed Counts! Whether in a garden, a backyard, or a balcony, every space planted with native species is a step forward in restoring biodiversity. Join the movement!

Nativars, often presented as a balance between native plants and modern horticulture, raise important questions about their ecological impact. These cultivars derived from native plants are selected for specific traits, such as a unique colour or a compact size. But what are their repercussions on local ecosystems and biodiversity?

Les plantes indigènes jouent un rôle essentiel dans la restauration des écosystèmes au Québec, notamment au sud du 49e parallèle, où la biodiversité est concentrée. En plantant ces espèces, même sur un balcon ou une petite cour, vous soutenez les pollinisateurs, enrichissez les sols, limitez les espèces envahissantes et offrez des habitats à la faune locale. Ces gestes simples aident également à capturer le carbone et à renforcer les réseaux trophiques. Rejoignez le mouvement pour transformer nos espaces en refuges pour la nature, une semences à la fois.

October 23, 2024 The release of the 2024 Living Planet Report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on October 10 sounded yet another alarm: wildlife populations around the world continue to decline at an alarming rate. The report reveals an average 73% drop in species populations since 1970, largely due to the impact of human activities on natural habitats. As Daudi Sumba, WWF’s Chief Conservation Officer, emphasized during a recent online presentation, the report goes beyond studying wildlife populations. It highlights the importance of ecosystems that sustain human life, stressing the interconnectedness of climate crises and the destruction of nature....