What is biodiversity?

Simply put, biodiversity means a variety of living things. If the Earth's ecosystems are to remain healthy, they require many different kinds (species) of plants and animals. Every living organism has a role to play in our environment.

Many Yukoners recognize the importance of maintaining biodiversity both here and around the world. They are working hard to ensure habitats remain healthy for the widest variety of species.

April is Yukon Biodiversity Awareness Month (YBAM). It is a great time to join events such as National Wildlife Week, Earth Day, and Celebration of Swans.

Please come out and celebrate the Yukon's biodiversity by attending any of these great events.

Listen to an info clip on Yukon biodiversity here (MP3, 363K).

For this year's poster, click here ( PDF, 296K)

For further information on biodiversity, follow some of the links listed below:

• "The Importance of Biodiversity" Your Yukon article
• EENorth: Online Guide to Environmental Education Resources
  for Canada's North
• Frog Watch Yukon