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Even a small patch of native greenery can give a big boost to local insects
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Even a small patch of native greenery can give a big boost to local insects

In cities, a little native greenery can go a long way. Australian scientists found that, after adding native shrubs to a planting in Melbourne, the number of insect species at the site increased sevenfold.

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