Collectively earthworms build the soil This makes them essential to all soil types used by man and animals. Very simplyтАФno earthworms, no living environment. In nature, they will be found wherever there is decaying organic matter and uncontaminated soil.
How can we ensure that these valuable invertebrates continue to flourish?
Providing conditions in which they will do well.
Constantly feed our soils with humus.
Practice mulching with organic materials which will break down and enrich the soil.
Create our own natural fertilisers by starting to practice vermiculture :
тАв Set up own wormeries
тАв Practice trenching with worms and vermicompost
тАв Stop digging over the bedsтАФrather add compost or mulch
тАв Make use of organic waste rather than sending it to landfills
тАв Join organisation like the EIGSA, to learn and to teach vermiculture
Did you know that there is an Earthworm Interest group in South Africa?
EIGSA was founded in November 2004 by Carmen Nottingham, Ken Reid and Allison Barkhuizen. EIGSAтАЩs aims are to promote interest, knowledge and research on earthworms both in South Africa and worldwide. It is a volunteer organization, and membership is free.
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