Living Green - Episode 157 - Gardens For Wildlife

The video discusses a campaign encouraging gardeners to support wildlife in their backyards. It highlights the importance of understanding gardens as ecosystems and provides statistics on UK gardens. By adopting eco-friendly gardening practices, Britons can help preserve and encourage the thriving of natural wildlife species.

What is the primary goal of the new campaign for gardeners?

• To promote the use of pesticides

• To increase the number of gardens in the UK

• To sell gardening tools

• To encourage gardeners to support wildlife

How does the campaign suggest gardeners view their gardens?

• As purely decorative spaces

• As part of a larger ecosystem

• As places to grow vegetables only

• As isolated patches of land

Approximately how many gardens are there in the UK?

• 15 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 5 million

What is the estimated total area covered by gardens in the UK?

• 100,000 hectares

• 300,000 hectares

• 200,000 hectares

• 270,000 hectares

What is one benefit of adopting eco-friendly gardening practices?

• Reduction in garden size

• Higher water consumption

• Preservation of natural wildlife species

• Increased use of chemical fertilizers