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December 19, 2023–Ontario Nature Staff
Boreal Forest•Land-use planning•Reduce Your Footprint•Stewardship and restoration
Nipissing Forest Tree Mark Selection Cut © Nipissing Forest
Some say we vote for what we believe in through our purchasing decisions. As a longtime member and supporter of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Ontario Nature chooses to voice our support for environmentally sustainable and socially just forest management practices. We’re here to break down what the FSC logo means for forests and the ...
© Spirit Dog Training Images CC BY 2.0
*Warning: this blog mentions animal death and distress Operating facilities in Ontario with captured wildlife to hunt with dogs were to be phased out by law in 1997. At the time, there were 50 – 60 facilities which were grandfathered, but not allowed to be transferred, and no new ones licensed. Known as Train and ...
Naturalists canoeing Wolf Lake © Kristen Setala
Near the northeast corner of the City of Greater Sudbury is a lake that, when seen from the air, is a perfect silhouette of a wolf howling. The lake is called Wolf Lake. What makes this lake so special is not its coastline but rather its tall old-growth red pines. Wolf Lake is home to ...
From having pet companions to birdwatching, the love for animals unites many of us. Yet there’s an inconvenient truth: not everyone is aware of the impact that pets have on sensitive wildlife populations. For instance, free ranging cats are one of the biggest threats to birds. Whether to let pet cats roam free outside has ...
Malcolm Bluff Shores Nature Reserve © Joe Crowley
Giving Tuesday gives us an annual chance to step back from the consumerism of the holidays and contribute to the causes that are important to us. This year, Ontario Nature is making nature reserves our cause as we celebrate the benefits they bring to plants, animals, individuals and communities alike. Read on to learn about ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority