Style with substance - beyond the sustainability buzz

摘要

SUSTAINABILITY is still regarded by many people as a feel-good buzz word with little substance behind it. In a series of monthly articles through 2009 we will examine ways that horticulture can contribute to sustainable living. The first two articleswill set the sustainability scene with the remainder examining the down-to-earth practical challenges facing the home gardener and horticultural industry. In this first article we look at sustainability itself - what it is, why it is important, and wherehorticulture fits into a vision for a sustainable future. What is sustainability and why is it important? Based on overwhelming scientific evidence, it is now apparent that humans are using up the Earth's finite resources more rapidly than they can be replaced by nature.