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Biological diversity, or biodiversity, is important because it helps all living organisms live and thrive. A more diverse ecosystem is more resilient to disturbances like drought, disease, pests and human disruptions, and is the keystone to our food systems, medicine, climate, resilience, air quality, and public wellbeing.

Planting pollinator plants in UK gardens and green spaces helps support bees, butterflies and other insects that keep ecosystems and food production functioning. Choosing the best plants for pollinators in the UK, especially native wildflowers that bloom across seasons, can quickly turn even small areas into valuable wildlife habitats.