Boreal Forest

Wetland knowledge flows with support from TC Energy  

Boreal Wetland Centre near Grande Prairie is a space for learning and collaboration.

How do peatlands impact wildfires? 

Wetland ecosystems found throughout Canada’s boreal region can help mitigate the impacts of wildfire.

Cutting-edge climate data reveal the nature of change in tomorrow’s landscapes

DUC researchers collaborate on landscape-level climate questions for wetlands

Stalking “energy powerballs” in Canada’s changing boreal zone

Research in the boreal forest helps us understand ducks and the predators they have to avoid.

COP26 shines a spotlight on boreal peatlands  

International community calls on DUC’s conservation expertise to explain why boreal wetlands are key to mitigating climate change.

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.

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

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

Extreme camping

Each spring, researcher Ryan Connon travels from suburban Ontario to a secluded region in N.W.T. to better understand how climate change will impact northern hydrology, including wetlands.

Technology is for the birds

Report shows how technological advances track migration and help protect the future of bird species.

Back roads of the boreal

A new guide will help industry build better, wetland friendly roads in Canada’s northern forest

Wildlife Biologist Balances Boreal Forest Conservation and Development

Chris Smith seeks a healthy environment and economy that help Canadian woodlands—and their people—thrive.

Migratory Connections

New data and migration maps help northern communities address waterfowl conservation concerns.

Managing forests that conserve wetlands and water quality

Partnership with Tembec advances forestry and conservation practices

Right people, right place, right time

First BMP workshop of its kind in Canada’s working boreal forest.