Habitat loss can ruin ecosystems and can cause species extinctions, which is why we need habitat restoration to increase local biodiversity and species populations. Regenesis supports these initiatives and hosts various community events to achieve this goal.

 

Tree Planting

Planting trees is one of the most straightforward things we can do to improve our local natural surroundings. Trees filter the air we breathe, the water we drink, provide shade for humans and other living beings, and reduce the risk of soil erosion. And the impacts are long term - a well placed tree of a carefully chosen species can live for hundreds of years. Regenesis regularly organizes tree plantings on the campuses where we have active chapters, as well as with community partners.

Clean Ups

Sometimes it feels like we live in a society where trash is everywhere. While Regenesis seeks to reduce waste through initiatives like our Reuse Centre and Borrowing Centre, we also regularly organize community clean up events. The act of removing garbage from green spaces helps protect local wildlife, and prevents waste plastic from breaking down into micro plastics which get into waterways, threatening marine life.

Invasive Species Removal

An ecosystem is a complex balance of many different species of plants and animals cohabitating in a single environment. When new species are introduced, and especially when the ecosystem is disturbed by development, some new species can tend to take over an area. This can result in the collapse of populations of native species, a decline in biodiversity, and less resilient ecosystem overall. Removing invasive species from a particular area is a way to attempt to restore ecological balance, and protect native species from population decline. It’s also a great hands-on way to learn about biodiversity!