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The Past, Present and Future of Protected Areas in Ontario

February 29, 2024–Ontario Nature Staff

Conservation News•Protected Places

Algonquin Provincial Park © Bill McDonald

The conversation around protected areas is evolving in response to the challenge of protecting 30% of Canada’s lands and waters by 2030. What protected areas traditionally have been, and what ...

The Elm Zigzag Sawfly: A New Invasive Threat to Native Trees

February 22, 2024–Jakob Mueller

Conservation News•Invasive Species

Elm zigzag sawfly © dinodancer

Invasive species are a major contributor to biodiversity loss, and new arrivals are a particular concern. However, some invasive species get more attention than others. You may have heard about ...

Conservation Success Stories: How Community Involvement Helps Reptiles and Amphibians

February 14, 2024–Ontario Nature Staff

Conservation News•Community Science•Reptiles and Amphibians

Vernal pool monitoring © Emma Horrigan

Did you know that over half of the reptile and amphibian species in Ontario are at risk of disappearing? This alarming fact highlights the crucial role of conservation efforts in ...

Capturing Avian Artistry through Interlacing Technique and Selective Framing

February 7, 2024–Raghuvamsh Chavali

Birds•Recreation and Events

Worldwide, nature lovers, ornithologists, and photographers are always fascinated by the world of avian flight. Birds’ varied and complex flying patterns have a remarkable power to awe. This article takes ...

Protections Plummet for Vulnerable Species in Ontario, Again

January 31, 2024–Kellsie Bonnyman

Conservation News•Campaigns and advocacy•Species at Risk

Yet again, the people of Ontario are witnessing an attempt by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to weaken protections for the province’s species at risk. If approved, ...

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