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I've talked a little about light pollution, the effects of artificial lights on nocturnal moths and what we can do to play our part in reducing this pollution. However, there are so many different human activities and pollution that affects moths, butterflies and every other species, and so much more we can do to save them.
1. Being conscious about gardening
Thinking of gardens as small habitats may be very helpful to moths, butterflies and other insects. For example, putting gravel, concrete and sand in the garden may be aesthetically pleasing, but not very attractive to the wide array of insects. By choosing to grow plants with ample nectar, such as morning glory, yucca and lavender may attract moths and butterflies. Not over-trimming hedges and reducing the use of herbicide and pesticides will not only protect insects, but also reduce pollution. Majority of Singaporeans live in condos and HDBs (Housing Development Board flats), and according to Department of Statistics Singapore, only 5.5% of the population lives in landed properties. However, this can be applied to gardens in condominium and around HDBs. Protection of species should not be something that we limit to natural areas such as Sungei Buloh, but a conscious effort made in our daily lives for it to be truly effective. If Singapore was to be a true garden city, everyone must play their part.
2. Reducing light pollution
My post on light pollution and what we can do to help is found here.
3. Participation in citizen science programmes
If you are on Facebook and follow NParks and Nature Society Singapore (NSS), you will see many programmes such as nature trails, butterfly habitat enhancements and various talks. I plan to sign up for the butterfly habitat enhancement programme during the holidays! Not only do you get to play a part in saving the environment, you get to expand your knowledge on flora and fauna of Singapore.
Sources:
I've talked a little about light pollution, the effects of artificial lights on nocturnal moths and what we can do to play our part in reducing this pollution. However, there are so many different human activities and pollution that affects moths, butterflies and every other species, and so much more we can do to save them.
1. Being conscious about gardening
Thinking of gardens as small habitats may be very helpful to moths, butterflies and other insects. For example, putting gravel, concrete and sand in the garden may be aesthetically pleasing, but not very attractive to the wide array of insects. By choosing to grow plants with ample nectar, such as morning glory, yucca and lavender may attract moths and butterflies. Not over-trimming hedges and reducing the use of herbicide and pesticides will not only protect insects, but also reduce pollution. Majority of Singaporeans live in condos and HDBs (Housing Development Board flats), and according to Department of Statistics Singapore, only 5.5% of the population lives in landed properties. However, this can be applied to gardens in condominium and around HDBs. Protection of species should not be something that we limit to natural areas such as Sungei Buloh, but a conscious effort made in our daily lives for it to be truly effective. If Singapore was to be a true garden city, everyone must play their part.
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| Gardens are mini habitats! http://www.stproperty.sg/articles-property/upload/article/128945__1374200678.jpg |
2. Reducing light pollution
My post on light pollution and what we can do to help is found here.
3. Participation in citizen science programmes
If you are on Facebook and follow NParks and Nature Society Singapore (NSS), you will see many programmes such as nature trails, butterfly habitat enhancements and various talks. I plan to sign up for the butterfly habitat enhancement programme during the holidays! Not only do you get to play a part in saving the environment, you get to expand your knowledge on flora and fauna of Singapore.
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| Who wants to join me over the holidays? https://www.facebook.com/nparksbuzz/photos/pcb.977604532279023/977604462279030/?type=3&theater |
Sources:
Mothscount.org,. (2015). Helping moths - Moths Count. Retrieved 28 October 2015, from http://www.mothscount.org/text/20/helping_moths.html
Butterfly-conservation.org,. (2015). Butterfly Conservation - Gardening. Retrieved 28 October 2015, from http://butterfly-conservation.org/292/gardening.html
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