Environmental Issues brochure and billboard hoarding

As a result of people's careless and irresponsible actions, many species of animals and plants are on the brink of extinction. However, if everyone got involved and done their own small part, it is possible that our biodiversity will be rehabilitated.

There are may federations and groups that are founded to help conserve the environment, animals and plants. It is more often than not that these organisations require the public's donations and co-operation with conservation efforts.

Small ways to become involved may include:

• Providing a Wildlife Habitat - by starting a wildlife habitat in your own back garden can help stem the loss of local biodiversity. By building bird houses or hedgehog dens, you are encouraging species into your garden and therefore they will have shelter, food and will likely reproduce.
• Leave nature as you find it - Don't feed wild animals, as these animals become dependent on those who feed them and therefore they become susceptible to illness and predators. It is also important to not transport animals out of their native locations as this can disrupt other native ecosystems.
• Acting Conservatively - By walking, biking or using public transport instead of a car, you are reducing air pollution, a serious threat to many of our national parks. By turning off lights, sockets and even the TV when you are not using them can lower your energy consumption, therefore helps to save that that extra energy consumption which leads to global warming.
• Be an educated consumer - Don't buy products like tortoise shell, coral or ivory made from threatened or endangered animals, and avoid ordering threatened species in restaurants. Taking your own reusable bags to the shops helps save littering and overuse of the plastic bags, also purchasing products with little or no packaging saves more waste. Lastly instead of throwing away old clothes, toys and other items, re-home them or donate them to a local charity.