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The Hallman Pit: Another Threat to Southern Ontario’s Precious Farmland

June 2, 2023–Jenna Kip

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Land-use planning•Wetlands

Wilmot Township farm © Citizens for Safe Groundwater

Southern Ontario has long been known for its fertile farmland, which supports a thriving agricultural industry and provides food for local communities. Shockingly, however, we are now witnessing the loss ...

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Near-urban Protected Areas in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Now Count Towards Canada’s Target

April 13, 2023–Jenna Kip

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Campaigns•Conservation News•Protected Places

Lambton Woods, Toronto © Matt Forsythe

Ontario Nature is thrilled to announce the success of ongoing efforts to recognize conservation lands in southern Ontario that can count towards Canada’s “30 by 30” protected areas target. Building ...

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The Worth of Our Wetlands

April 14, 2022–Jenna Kip

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Climate Change•Water•Wetlands

Fen, H.N.Crossley Nature Reserve © Smera Sukumar

For Ontarians, some of our most beloved summertime activities revolve around the spectacular Great Lakes. Swimming, boating, fishing and paddling attract millions of us to the waterfront to enjoy time ...

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Assessing Candidate Protected Areas using GIS Technology

February 17, 2022–Jenna Kip

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Protected Places

I didn’t always envision a career looking at maps on my computer screen, but in today’s environmental sector, so much information can be conveyed visually. In university, a few courses ...

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