Many organizations are working across Canada’s Boreal Forest. Below are reports, backgrounders and other helpful resources from some of these groups.
And for more information on scientific research, conservation initiatives, sustainable development and other boreal matters, explore these websites:
Indigenous Leadership Initiative
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
StratCom conducted a syndicated poll from July 7 to July 12, 2022 for the International Boreal Conservation Campaign. A strong majority of over three-quarters support the BC government creating a fund that mining companies would pay into to cover the cost of cleanup in the event of a mine disaster.
Read MoreStratCom conducted a syndicated poll from November 23 through December 1, and the International Boreal Conservation Campaign on mining. There is overwhelming agreement (83%) that BC’s mining and tailing standards should be brought in-line with or exceed other jurisdictions such as Ontario, Quebec, Yukon and NWT.
Read MoreA BC poll conducted by StratCom found strong support for Indigenous-led conservation among British Columbians. Over two-thirds of those surveyed, for instance, support investment in Indigenous stewardship as part of the BC government’s economic recovery measures.
Read MoreNew federal investments in Indigenous Guardians and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas will create immediate, vital new jobs in Indigenous communities across the country. New investments in this work will help transform local and regional economies – particularly in remote and Northern communities – towards a more sustainable future.
Read MoreIndigenous-led conservation is proven to generate good-paying jobs, unleash investment in regional economies and provide certainty for industry. At the same time, it is helping Canada meet commitments to conserve nature, address climate change and advance reconciliation.
Read MoreA new report by the Boreal Songbird Initiative identifies areas of Canada’s Boreal Forest that hold the key to birds’ long-term survival.
Read MoreThe Northwest Territories (NWT) boasts some of the most beautiful, intact wetland landscapes in the world.
Read MoreSeen from a plane, Canada’s Boreal Forest glistens in endless shades of blue from lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands.
Read MoreCanada is moving to almost double its parks and protected areas in the next two years.
Read MoreAs Canada develops its plan to meet the conservation target of protecting at least 17% of lands by 2020, the results of a recent survey show that the vast majority of Canadians supports this goal and wants the country to become a leader in creating parks and protected areas.
Read MoreInnovations in technology reveal that many migratory birds fly farther and faster and take more varied routes than previously thought.
Read MoreCanada’s Boreal is the largest intact forest left on the planet. Conserving this continent-wide stronghold of nature requires bold measures.
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