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What is Biodiversity?

We asked Weleda gardeners from all around the world what biodiversity was and why it was important.

What is biodiversity video

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Weleda head gardeners each speak from their international gardens Stuart Greenaway, UK Biodiversity means to me... Jan Graafland, Netherlands Biodiversity actually means complexity to me. David Millin, New Zealand Having a healthy ecosystem in which we’re growing our crops Stuart Greenaway, UK As rich a mix of species of plant animal insect as possible but it means beauty as well Pierre Kappler, France The diversity of species in an ecosystem guarantees the resilience of that ecosystem Jan Graafland, Netherlands The more complex the system, the stronger it is and the better it is able to repair itself in the event of damage Jorge Giusto, Argentina For me, biodiversity refers to the different appearances of life on our planet that are reflected in the four fundamental elements of earth, water, air, and heat. Michael Straub, Germany Biodiversity is the basis of all life and the greater the biodiversity, the greater the stability of the ecosystem.

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Commitment to Biodiversity

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  • Weleda's commitment towards biodiversity

We respect, appreciate and nurture the earth through organic and regenerative cultivation.

Certified collection of wild Arnica

Certified collection of wild arnica is an important way to protect biodiversity. This keeps the soil healthy, as it is regulated by nature alone.

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Bright yellow arnica flowers are spread out in a green, slightly rugged meadow in Romania. Sunlight filters through the branches of tall pine trees surrounding the field, bordered by a wooden fence.
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Working with nature

At Weleda we have always been and always will be champions of nature. Since 1921, we have grown plants biodynamically, to develop natural health and wellbeing products.

Working with nature

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UEBT image of female farmer and UEBT logo
Every consumer can support biodiversity. Weleda carries the UEBT label that guarantees that.
Annette - Weleda Manager
Annette Piperidis Sustainable Sourcing Manager

Biodiversity in the desert

  • Jojoba – bringing biodiversity to the desert - Photo 1
  • Jojoba – Two people stood in the desert

By reintroducing plants to the wild, Weleda's suppliers have seen an increase in biodiversity.

Discover Jorge who grows Jojoba in the Argentinian desert

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  • The sound of a healthy garden...

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Tropical birdsong 
in Brazil

Birdsong is an indicator of good levels of biodiversity in gardens and a healthy environment. Listen to how this sounds in Brazil.

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In a field in Brazil, green, spiky plants with tall pink thistles sway in the wind. In the distance, lofty trees surround the area. Looking from ground level with the flowers, flying insects buzz around the plants. A large orange and black spotted butterfly lands on a pink thistle.
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A holistic approach helps us remember the bigger picture. Everything is alive and interconnected.
Stuart Greenway
Stuart Greenaway Head Gardener, UK Garden

Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation.

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Weleda is supporting the German branch of the non-profit Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation.

Primates in Borneo

Weleda is committed to protecting primates by supporting BOS in rebuilding their habitats and leading a reforestation project of peat swamp forest.

Primates in Borneo

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