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An Introduction to the Forest Stewardship Council

February 18, 2016–Mallory Vanier

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Boreal Forest

Boreal Forest © Gregor Beck

From my first day with Ontario Nature, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has been a big part of my work. Though I was familiar with FSC certification, my knowledge was ...

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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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Drawing a Line to Protect the Few Remaining Wetlands in Niagara

February 2, 2016–Anne Bell

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Wetlands

Southern Ontario wetland © Sean Marshall CC BY NC 2.0

Today is World Wetlands Day – celebrated around the globe each year to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands. It is a perfect day to consider the storm that ...

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Empowering Ontario’s young leaders

January 20, 2016–Ontario Nature Staff

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Recreation and Events•Youth

Held annually in September since 2010, the Youth Summit for Biodiversity is a weekend-long event that engages 100 young leaders from dozens of communities across the province. Planned and hosted ...

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A Shot in the Dark

January 12, 2016–Anne Bell

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Conservation News

Gray wolves © Pierre Cardon

I received a call yesterday from an elderly gentleman living near Sault Ste. Marie. A life-long resident of northern Ontario and former hunter and prospector, he called to express his ...

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