Author Tony Hiss delves into the mass extinctions crisis in his new book, Rescuing the Planet, and comes out with hope. How? By looking to the leadership of Indigenous people who are leading the way in protecting biodiversity rich landscapes like the Boreal Forest.
The Andes Mountains of Colombia might seem far away for a tiny Canada Warbler, but it’s no match for this ambitious bird! Each year, this migratory species makes the trip from its winter home in the Andes to its summer nesting grounds in the Boreal
One way to keep our planet amazing? Nature-based climate solutions! What does that mean, you might be wondering? Think of it this way - it means protecting the land by conserving the intact, healthy lands that we already have.
Did you know? The Boreal Forest in Canada has more surface freshwater than any other ecosystem on the planet.
Read MoreRight now, one of the largest migrations on earth is happening right outside your window—between 1 and 3 billion birds are flying across the continent to nest and raise their young in the Boreal Forest.
Read MoreFor the Taku River Tlingit, giving life to love of land means not just putting lines on a map — that’s just the beginning of the work.
Read MoreIndigenous-led conservation in action: the Ross River Dena is proposing 25,000 square kilometres of protected area in the Yukon. The creation of this protected area will provide economic opportunity for the community and preserve vital habitat for caribou.
Read MoreThanks to the leadership of Łutsël K’e Dene First Nation, 26,376 sq km of boreal forest, caribou grounds and clean waters in the NWT are now protected for future generations!
Read MoreWhat does Indigenous-led conservation look like? Here’s one example
Read MoreIndigenous land managers from Australia tour Canada.
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