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Doing Right by Wetlands

February 1, 2021–Anne Bell

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Water•Wetlands•Wild Species

© Viv Lynch CC BY-NC-ND

Gratitude. Relationship. Reciprocity. These are words that often emerge in conversations with Indigenous colleagues. They point to a far more just and caring way of living with each other and ...

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Where Industrial Logging Protects Wildlife, Workers and Indigenous Rights

January 27, 2021–Julee Boan

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Boreal Forest•Campaigns and advocacy•Habitat•Indigenous Relations•Protected Places•Stewardship and restoration•Wild Species

Canoes in Wolf Lake © Ryan Mariotti

It’s October 2017. I’m in Vancouver, British Colombia for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) International’s General Assembly (GA). One forester colleague had warned me to get lots of sleep, drink water ...

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Protected Areas: Picking Up the Pace Post-2020

January 21, 2021–Anne Bell

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Protected Places

Wabakimi Provincial Park © Kieran McMullen

Since 2010, protected areas advocates have focused on the United Nations target of protecting at least 17 percent of our lands and inland waters, and 10 percent of our marine ...

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We Will Continue to Fight for a Better Environmental Future in 2021

January 7, 2021–Jennifer Ho

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Conservation News

Matchedash Lake © David Hawke

Conservation can be an uphill battle, but it’s a winnable one. As we reflect on this past year and look ahead to the new year, Ontario Nature will continue to ...

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On the Right Track: Enjoy this Winter Activity While You Can

December 17, 2020–Miranda Baksh

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Recreation and Events•Wild Species

Ruffed grouse tracks © The Real Kam 75 CC BY-SA 2.0

For some, the winter months are a time to retreat indoors and avoid the cold at all costs. Some animals do the same, as they hibernate where the frost can’t ...

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