Biodiversity Week runs from 15 to 25 May. During this period, we are organising various activities in our municipality to highlight just how rich and important the natural world around us is. The week coincides with the International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May, a day on which attention is drawn worldwide to the conservation of nature.
Biodiversity means there is a wide variety of plants, animals and habitats. This is important for a healthy and resilient natural environment. Not only in forests and heathland, but also in gardens, parks, fields and on industrial estates.
During Biodiversity Week, hundreds of activities are being organised across the Netherlands. There’s plenty going on in Apeldoorn too. Together with the Zero Waste Apeldoorn Foundation, local change-makers and other partners, we invite you to get involved.
Among other things, you can take part in:
For the full programme, see the events calendar at zerowasteapeldoorn.nl. Biodiversity Week – Zero Waste Apeldoorn
Unfortunately, the natural world is in a very poor state. In recent years, for example, we have seen a steady decline in the numbers of bumblebees, butterflies and hoverflies. These species are essential for pollinating plants and trees. We therefore need insects for our own food supply. Furthermore, insects themselves are an important source of food for birds.
High biodiversity (a wide variety of species) means a healthy living environment for us. Reduced biodiversity also has consequences for us as humans. This includes not only declining food production, but also increased nuisance from certain species, such as the oak processionary caterpillar. A natural balance between species ensures that we can keep pests and diseases under control.
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