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Biodiversity

Biodiversity includes all forms of life found in an environment: plants, animals, microorganisms, and ecosystems. In our region, the diversity of natural environments—particularly coastal areas, wetlands, rivers, and forests—supports a wide variety of species and contributes to rich and balanced biodiversity.

Biodiversity is essential to environmental health and to our quality of life. Healthy ecosystems help filter water, improve air quality, reduce flood risks, and provide natural spaces. Protecting biodiversity therefore means protecting our current quality of life and that of future generations.

 

Initiatives to protect biodiversity

Several initiatives have been implemented to protect and enhance biodiversity in our region. These actions focus on conserving natural environments, restoring degraded habitats, and raising public awareness about the importance of nature. Here are a few:

  • Through its P-22 policy, the municipality adopts more environmentally friendly maintenance practices:

    • No pesticides are used on municipal parks and properties
    • We ensure ecological maintenance to support soil and ecosystem health
    • We increase plant diversity in our parks and green spaces
    • We integrate native plants and pollinator habitats into landscape planning

    These actions help create more resilient natural environments while providing high-quality green spaces for residents.

    P-22 Policy

    Cap-Acadie is proud to participate in the Monarch Friendly City initiative, launched by the David Suzuki Foundation in collaboration with Espace pour la vie.

    What is this certification?

    This initiative encourages municipalities to take concrete action to protect the monarch butterfly and restore its habitat.

    As a participating municipality, Cap-Acadie is committed to:

    • Planting species beneficial to monarchs, such as milkweed
    • Raising awareness about the benefits of milkweed and distributing it annually
    • Educating the public about the importance of pollinators
    • Adopting adapted maintenance practices, such as mowing less frequently in May to protect natural habitats

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    Every year, the Municipality highlights Pollinator Week to raise awareness about the importance of bees, butterflies, and other insects essential to our ecosystem.

    As part of this week, the municipality organizes a native plant distribution to encourage residents to:

    • Beautify their property in an eco-friendly way
    • Provide habitat and food sources for pollinators
    • Actively participate in protecting local biodiversity

    Each year, the Regional Town of Cap-Acadie organizes a native tree distribution to encourage residents to green their environment and protect biodiversity.

    Native trees, naturally adapted to our climate, offer many benefits:

    • Support biodiversity by sustaining local ecosystems
    • Provide essential habitat for many species, including birds
    • Help fight climate change by providing shade and reducing heat islands
    • Improve air and soil quality

    This initiative helps residents learn how to contribute to creating greener and healthier living environments.

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