Huron Woods is prized and admired for its Carolinian forest. Fallen leaves play a beneficial and critical role by enriching the soil with nutrients and holding much-needed moisture. A leaf layer provides overwintering protection for butterflies, moths and other insects. These insects provide an essential winter and early spring food source for birds and small mammals.
The FACTS:
Did you know that, globally, insects are in steep decline?
Did you know that bird populations are also failing?
It takes 6,000–9,000 caterpillars to raise one brood of chickadees.
No Bugs = No Birds.
Did you know that Huron Woods sits in a location that is internationally recognized as important for birds?
When we remove leaves, we break a healthy natural cycle of life that has its own checks and balances.
The MESSAGE:
Leaving fallen leaves on your property is important because leaves act as a vital natural resource for wildlife, soil health and the environment.
Beverly Jasevicius
Please consider distributing a hard copy of this post to every residence in Huron Woods, as I fear that only the converted among us read these online posts 🙂
Thank you for posting this !
yes such an important message!