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© Lora Denis
We know that as a nature lover, we don’t need to convince you why protecting the places we love is important. But Earth Day offers us a chance to reflect on our natural world, so here are our top three must-know facts to consider: #1: Currently only 10.7 percent of Ontario’s lands and inland waters ...
Pinery © Christopher Woo CC BY 2.0
In 2010, Canada and the parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity committed to protecting at least 17 per cent of the world’s lands and inland waters by 2020. With the percentage of protected areas in Ontario currently at just over 10 percent, it’s time for an all-out effort to meet the target. Here’s why: ...
Pickering, Ajax © Joe Mabel