Gray fox © H. Kuchera/AdobeStock
Conservation Without Teeth
As the Government of Ontario weakens safeguards for species at risk, scientists worry about the continued effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act. The recent downgrading of protection for American ginseng is a sign of trouble.
By Ian Coutts
The Little Fox That Could
A community science project shows that gray foxes are successfully adapting to the harsh climate of the province’s north.
By Julia Zarankin
Acclimating to Change
Climate is warming and nature reserve managers are feeling the heat. What happens to conservation plans when the species and habitats targeted for protection are no longer there?
By Conor Mihell
Last Word
The not-so-green side of green tech.
By Corina Brdar
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Too Many Trees, Not Enough Forest
Tree-planting projects often fail to recognize that a forest is more than the trees it contains – it’s an ecosystem. A look at how to create woodlands that not only sequester carbon but provide critical ecological benefits.
By Patricia Hluchy
Fire Escape Route
Wildfires are a natural part of many species’ lifecycle, but their increasing frequency and intensity are testing animals’ ability to adapt. With declining open spaces, can our wildlife find safe havens?
By Jade Prévost-Manuel
The Trickster
The hog-nosed snake has a wide repertoire of deceptions it relies on to elude predators. But people who fall for its bluffs can become its most dangerous predators of all.
By Celia Milne
Last Word
Stop vilifying invasive species.
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