Rewilding Home Spaces
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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""Rewilding Home Spaces"" explores how homeowners can actively contribute to ecological restoration and boost biodiversity right in their own yards. It argues that even small actions, like planting native species, can collectively make a big difference in fragmented urban and suburban environments. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding ecological succession, the natural process of change in plant and animal communities, as a key to guiding rewilding efforts. It highlights the stark contrast between ecologically sterile ornamental plants and native species vital for supporting local wildlife, providing a practical guide to transforming residential areas into thriving ecosystems.
The book progresses systematically, beginning with core ecological principles and defining rewilding in a residential context. It then explores the ecological benefits of native plants for pollinators and birds, offers strategies for creating wildlife habitats like pollinator gardens, and focuses on minimizing harmful landscaping practices such as pesticide use. By presenting scientific data, case studies, and actionable recommendations, ""Rewilding Home Spaces"" empowers readers to enhance ecosystem health, promoting a holistic approach to creating vibrant and resilient communities.
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