WH1TBY PFM PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AF!RIL 4, 1M9, PAGE Si ~tfi NWW raises. awareness ôf wildlife and abitat Sign of spring LARGE-CUPE daffodils am a cheery, tradi- tionol symbol of spring and one of the most popular of that type is 'Carlton,' whlch alone accounts for more than hait of anl Hoiad daffo- dils sold today. Remember to buy them when the fIower is stli tightly inside the bud in order to have them longer in bloom at home or at the office Photo oourt«W orLtwalxs Blombollon Centrum, Hilegmu, BDd The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) ie dedicated to thelconfevationlfe haia. thfe cond ervatifhaianadaI Iorder to promote this goal the federation sponsors ationa Wildlife Week.(NWW) annually, during the second week of Apiil. National Wildlife- Week was created in 1947 by Act of Parliament to raise awareness among Canadians about the im ce of wildlife, and wildlife, habtat, and the necessity of conserving it. Each year d National Wildlife Wee, 4I produces educationalkidts inico-operation with federal, provincial and tèiTitorial wildlife agencies fIese its are distributed to sehools al acrosa Canada in an effort'to encourage students to get involved in 'bands-on" wildlife learning experiences in their sehoolyards and throughout their communities. .basyeard idt is based entirely on the concept of sustainable development, -and refiects on the theme for the 1990 National Wildflife Week program, "LoA Actioh Bringa Worldwide Resuits." Last year, CWF added a new component to, its educational program, entitled Habitat 2000. Over 27,,000 students got involved in the program by registering as a Habitat 2000 clame. These youngsters worked bard at devçlopng and implementing projects that would help improve wildlife habitat in Canada. CWF, Wildlife H-abitat Canada and Outdoor Canada magazine set up a Habitat 2000 fund to help finance some of the projects, enabln the students to purchase materials such as wood, seedlings and birdseed. Along with the echool program, conservationists across the country take the opportunity during National Wildlif Week to educate people within their communities by sponsoring activities and events such as wildlife displays, lectures - and film festivals. As wel, they volunteer their time and knowledge to teach people'about wildflife conservation, sustainable develôpment and environmental protection by -"clonimunicating ideas on what people can do to help ensure a healthy and sustainable environment. Hundreds of local municipalities have declared April 8 - 14, as National Wildlife ILandscapig raùeés a homfwes valuej Looking for a wise investment? Con- most aboi4t the people who live inside. sider this: A $20 plant grows int a $200 The focal point of an outsiders viewý as shrub, contributing beauty as weIl as well as provider of first*impressions, the other valuable benefits to the property.- front of the home. should be open and Over the years, reports, case histories welcoming to guests. That's where land- and property experts' observations have scapiag shows that the honieowner takes shown that a well-designed and main- great pride in the home's-appearance. tained landscape adds significantly 10 a home's sale price. According 10 the Gar- Rather than travel:abroad or buy more den Council, a national organization of electronic gadgets, more and more peo- lawn and garden industry tirms, some plIfind they'd rather dress up their studies reveal this increase in, value 10 be yards and gardens to make them beauti- as much as 14 percent. Real estate agents fui areas for entertaining- a nd reiaxing. also say that homes with beautiful yards And they Want the same kind of quality and gardens are easier to seiL, the sale is in their iandscape as they're used to hav- dloser 10 the asking price and'it's faster. ing inside thehome. They say such beautification provides To make sure your home Iandscape "curb appeal"-a tremendous advantage looks its best and that il reflects your that can yield a hefty profit. And besides tastes and preferences, be sure to contact the certain return on investment, a retailers of -lawn and garden goods or homeowner's pride and satisfaction with landscape professionals for their assist- the attractive landscape is more reward ance. The experts can tell you. about for the investment. color, design, low and high maintenance. JOne area of emphasis should be the and what kinds of plants thrive in your entrance of the home, because it says the area. I. 77