7/20/2008

A beginning.

Do you ever feel helpless to do anything in the face of the double whammy of development gobbling up trees and global warming?

Loss of urban tree cover due to development not only decreases the quality of life for us, it is also the top threat to the survival of wildlife. Often, as individuals, we feel powerless to do anything about it.


But there are things we can do. One of them is to participate in N.E. Seattle’s Community Wildlife Habitat Project. Community wildlife habitat projects increase awareness and empower residents to act to re-establish wildlife habitat in our own yards and re-establish wildlife corridors throughout our community and in connection with other communities.


In affiliation with the National Wildlife Federation, our neighboring communities of Shoreline, Edmonds, and West Seattle are also working toward becoming certified community wildlife habitats. Lake Forest Park, Camano Island and Tukwila are already certified.

By providing the five basic requirements of wildlife – food, water, shelter, places to rear young, and undertaking sustainable gardening practices – in our backyards, in schoolyards and in public common spaces, we can we can create a healthier environment for both wildlife and for ourselves. Our mission is to preserve, restore, and create sustainable habitat and to build a strong sense of community by inspiring neighborhood stewardship and pride.


To learn more about how you can participate, contact us at NESeattleHabitat@gmail.com. To learn more in general about backyard wildlife habitat, visit National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife information.