Ontario Nature Blog

Lake Couchiching and its surrounding wetlands have long been cherished by residents and visitors alike. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. However, the environmental quality of this idyllic landscape faces a critical challenge from increasing development along its shores. A concerning development proposal ...

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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 ...

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Southern Ontario has long been known for its fertile farmland, which supports a thriving agricultural industry and provides food for local communities. Shockingly, however, we are now witnessing the loss of this valuable resource at the rate of 319 acres per day – a rate that may well accelerate given recent and ongoing changes to ...

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Despite widespread recognition of the vital benefits provided by Ontario’s diverse natural areas, they continue to be threatened by development pressures. These threats will be exacerbated with the recent passing of Bill 23 and its associated legislative and policy changes which undermine environmental protections across the province under the guise of addressing the affordable housing ...

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Despite repeated promises that there would be no removal of lands from the Greenbelt, the Government of Ontario is planning to carve 7,400 acres out of the Greenbelt anyway. The proposal has shocked and outraged Ontarians of all stripes, and for good reason. Broken promises are of course offensive in their own right. And so is a ...

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