A 1,2-meter pond was dug in a barren lawn to attract wildlife; in eight months, it had become an ecosystem with a meadow of native flowers and an observation shelter, survived a hailstorm, and was fre
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Key Points:
- A new lake was excavated in Montreal, Quebec, with a depth of 1.2 meters, lined with tarpaulin, stone walls, and sand borders, and surrounded by native wildflowers and an observation shelter to attract local wildlife and create a healthy ecosystem.
- Within eight months, the lake developed a balanced ecosystem, evidenced by clear water, thriving vegetation, and an absence of mosquito larvae due to natural predators like diving beetles, tadpoles, and dragonfly nymphs.
- The project included habitat enhancements such as perches, nest boxes, piles of branches, and a floating willow structure to support various species, with early visitors including birds, insects, and amphibians.
- The lake faced challenges such
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