No, not the bad kind of litter such as garbage and trash left behind by unthinking people, but the good kind of litter like bits of leaves, grass clippings, animal remains, seeds, or fruit.
Natural litter is the home and food for hundreds of species of tiny wildlife.
Think about all the kinds of insects you might find crawling along the ground living in leaves and grass. These small animals are called litter foragers , and they eat dead plant and animal matter. A fun way to survey litter foragers in your own backyard or neighborhood is by setting pitfall traps. These harmless traps allow you to collect small animals that might otherwise be difficult to find. Next, find a few large, empty margarine tubs or similar food containers to construct your pitfall traps with.