Everyone has a role to play to conserve the wealth of biodiversity in Ontario.

The actions and targets in Ontario’s Biodiversity Strategy can help coordinate biodiversity conservation across the province, but much more is possible.

In addition to the actions we take as individuals, Ontario’s sectors and organizations should think creatively about biodiversity and take responsibility for conserving it.

Action or implementation plans are road maps for progress created by industry, government, business, organizations, community groups, municipalities, educational institutions and others. These plans adopt the vision and goals outlined in Ontario’s Biodiversity Strategy and identify specific actions to help achieve them.

Create an implementation plan and become a champion for Ontario’s biodiversity! Together, we can identify and implement solutions that will protect what sustains us.

What you can do to help conserve biodiversity

• Get outside and discover biodiversity! Share your passion for nature with others.
• Lower your Ecological Footprint at school, home and work: refuse, reduce, reuse, repair, and recycle.
• Buy locally grown produce, farm products and other goods and services.
• Drive less! Try walking, riding your bike or using public transit to get around.
• Use less energy and water: you’ll lower your energy bills and conserve natural resources.
• Share your talents and time – volunteer and participate in biodiversity stewardship activities.
• Watch out for invasive species. Learn about and help prevent the spread.
• Help monitor biodiversity in your backyard, neighbourhood or community by becoming a community scientist.
• Get your hands dirty—plant native trees and flowers in your garden or grow your own food.