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PRESERVING

BIODIVERSITY

ndividual Canadians can help preserve biodiversity.

ICanadians can volunteer at wildlife sanctuaries or

clean up litter from parks and rivers. They can grow

gardens filled with many different species of local

plants. This creates habitats for birds, bats, bees, and

butterflies. Theseanimals are all valuable members

of their ecosystems. Families can also keep their pets,

especially cats and dogs, inside or secured outside

to protect local wildlife. Theycan reduce their use of

pesticides and chemical fertilizers in home gardens and in

commercial agriculture.

Hikers should stay on clearly marked paths in national parks so
they do not harm the local biodiversity.

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