Landowners

DUC’s Revolving Land Conservation Program is on the mark

More than 1,700 acres; five projects. That’s how many acres and conservation projects under DUC’s Revolving Land Conservation program were put back in the hands of Alberta farmers and landowners this fall.

Conserving habitat with a history

For Ron Houck, nature is an important part of his farm’s history—and it’s worth saving. Habitat he’s protected with the help of DUC benefits more than 50 species of birds and other animals.

Miller’s Time at 148 Mile Marshes

Where cattle and ducks find a home on the range

The Hanceville Cattle Co. and DUC take the road less travelled in their commitment to conservation and agriculture in the Chilcotin.

Manitoba Prairie Wetland Classification Guide

The Manitoba Prairie Wetland Classification Guide is designed to help landowners classify their wetlands when submitting a Water Rights application for legal drainage or other water management activities on their property.

Conservation programs in Alberta needed now more than ever

There will be more wetlands and habitat acres restored in Alberta as Ducks Unlimited Canada continues to deliver its conservation programs with landowners this spring.

Wood Duck Nest Boxes

Guidance for nest box volunteers in Ontario.

Marginal Areas Program

Farm less. Make more. The new Marginal Areas Program increases your profits while farming fewer acres. It provides a financial incentive to seed those hard-to-access/poorly producing areas to perennial forages.

Peel Watershed regional land use plan to be managed by government of Yukon and First Nations

How much can wetlands help reduce summer algae outbreaks?

New research seeks to better understand the role of wetlands in restoring water quality

Where bobolinks flit among the cattails

Forty years is just the beginning for a restored wetland in Middlesex County.

Forage Program

Helping with your purchases of Proven Seed forage varieties from Nutrien by underwriting a significant portion of your seed costs.

Local Family Helps Conserve Natural Wetlands

DUC acquires 320 acres of unspoiled natural wetlands on the southeastern shore of Babine Lake, thanks to the generosity of the Andersen family.

Saskatchewan Hay and Grazing Tenders

As a unique opportunity for local producers, DUC makes land available for haying and/or grazing with annual tenders. Tenders close at noon on July 12th, 2019.

Alberta Hay and Graze Tender Program

As a unique opportunity for Alberta producers, DUC makes land available for haying and/or grazing with annual tenders.

Quebec regional plans for wetland conservation

Currently available in French only

Wetlands Mapping

Interactive map systems detail Canadian wetlands inventory, wildlife data and more.

Revolving Land Conservation Program

Through this program, DUC purchases land, restores its wetlands and grasslands and then makes it available to buyers on the real estate market with a conservation easement on the title.

Wetland Restoration

If wetlands have been drained or altered on your land, we can help you bring them back to life.

Conservation Easements

Legal tools to help you protect the habitat on your land

Winter Wheat Extension

Building awareness and credibility of winter wheat as a highly productive crop option for western Canadian farmers.

Crop Cover Program

Incentives for winter cover crops of grasses, legumes or grains.

Grazing Clubs

DUC grazing clubs bring farmers together to learn from other farmers and industry experts on ways to increase profitability and sustainability.