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© Lora Denis

For our Water – It’s time to protect Ontario’s Bluebelt!

February 10, 2016–Joshua Wise

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Greenbelt and Greenway•Wetlands

Cook’s Bay, Simcoe County © Joe Mabel

The momentum that’s building around growing the Greenbelt (#GrowOurGB) couldn’t come at a better time. The provincial government is currently discussing where and by how much our Greenbelt will grow. ...

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My work with the farming community

January 23, 2013–Joshua Wise

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Greenbelt and Greenway

© Ian Muttoo

During a visit to a Norfolk County farm last spring, I was reminded how the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program helps to bring the farming and conservation communities together ...

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Keep Wind Turbines Out of Important Bird Areas

October 2, 2012–Joshua Wise

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Birds•Climate Change•Wild Species

Little brown bat © Chris Mathers

Taking a stand that supports Ontario Nature’s long-held position, Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, says that wind turbines should not be built in Important Bird Areas. His recently released annual report ...

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Life on a nature reserve

September 30, 2011–Joshua Wise

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Nature Reserves

Lost Bay Nature Reserve

When Ontario Nature’s staff ecologist, John Urquhart, asked if I (the new guy) could spare a couple days out of the office to help with some field work at our ...

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