Boreal Archives — Ducks Unlimited Canada

Boreal, Landowners, Wetland restoration

Lac Ste. Thérèse project

Wetland project updates will improve the quality of water that feeds into Lac Ste-Therese, in northern Ontario.

Boreal, Conservator, Indigenous Partnerships

Grounded in the boreal forest

Peatlands have a critical role in boreal ecosystems amid the growing threat of wildfires in northern Canada. Can research and knowledge-sharing help restore a sustainable future for this vital region?

Boreal, Conservator, Partnerships, Wetlands

Maps, milestones and machine learning

It’s taken a quarter-century to map one-quarter of Canada’s boreal landscape. But advances in policy and technology will make every minute count.

Boreal, Boreal Forest, Partnerships

Wetland knowledge flows with support from TC Energy

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

Boreal, Boreal Forest, Wetlands

How do peatlands impact wildfires?

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

Boreal, Boreal Forest, Science, Waterfowl

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.

Boreal, Conservator, Indigenous Partnerships

Wetland mapping to support Indigenous-led conservation in northern B.C.

Indigenous-led conservation has been recognized as a vital part of Canada’s strategy to protect nature and achieve its biodiversity goals.

Boreal, Volunteers

Lessons in conservation: Making wetland field trips a family affair

DUC volunteer Sean Hoegy is imparting important lessons in conservation within the hearts and minds of the next generation.

Boreal, Boreal Forest, Wetlands

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.

Boreal, Partnerships

Celebrating collaborative efforts in the boreal forest

DUC receives award from the Forest Products Association of Canada

Boreal, Boreal Forest

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.

Boreal, Boreal Forest

Canadians want more conservation

New poll shows overwhelming support for protecting wildlife, habitat and the environment.