How our work impacts conservation across Canada.
Impact Areas
Approaches
Where we’re working on the ground from coast to coast.
We need your help to protect our water, wildlife, and wetlands. Here’s how you can make an impact.
Boreal Forest
Conservation in Canada’s boreal forest
Karla Guyn appointed board chair of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Mentoring conservation-minded professionals
Introducing young people to careers in conservation and encouraging them to pursue their passions related to the natural world are critical to the future.
Canada’s boreal forest has many regions that share a common truth
For the health of our environment and for our enjoyment of nature, maintaining biodiversity in wetlands across the boreal forest of Canada is crucial.
Traditional Knowledge and Science Meet in 77 Million Acre Map Project
Together with the Treaty 8 Tribal Corporation and regional communities, we develop a comprehensive, 77-million-acre map of wetlands in the Akaitcho region of the Northwest Territories. This map is a critical source of ecological and cultural information to support the land-use planning process of the Akaitcho region. It also supports the Łutsël K’e Dene First Nation in their leadership to establish Thaidene Nëné IPCA.
Connecting for the future of Edéhzhíe
Building relationships with partners is the key to conservation progress in the Northwest Territories
Canadians want more conservation
New poll shows overwhelming support for protecting wildlife, habitat and the environment.
High flying research
Aerial surveys today could influence what Canada's boreal forest looks like in the future
Finding common ground
Blending science with traditional knowledge to map 77 million acres of wetlands, for the future for northern communities…and conservation.
Bird’s eye view of the boreal
From his helicopter vantage point, a wetland surveyor captures rare glimpses of boreal forest landscapes in their many beautiful, and vital, forms.
Born in the boreal
Up to five billion birds can be found in the boreal forest each year after breeding season
Plumbing the depths of Canada’s peatlands – one of the world’s largest carbon sinks
Study to help quantify how the boreal helps fight climate change