Life Thrives, Even Between the Sidewalk Cracks
David Suzuki
|
Posted 01.14.2013
|
Canada
Read More:
Urban Development,
Natural Capital,
Tree Planting,
Urban Nature,
Cities,
Adaptation,
Native Species,
Canada News
Have you ever thought about the grass that grows in sidewalk cracks? To survive these conditions is a testament to the plants' resilience. Within this complex urban ecosystem, species are constantly adapting. Yet, while some of our feathered friends and crevice-loving plants have been adapting, the speed and scale of urbanization in Canada has pushed many native species to the brink of extinction.
