Entries for August 2016

Planning for Change in One of the Most Intact Places on Earth – Cheryl Chetkiewicz (via National Geographic)

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Planning for Change in One of the Most Intact Places on Earth – Cheryl Chetkiewicz (via National Geographic)
(August 26, 2016)   -   Ontario’s Northern Boreal Forest is a special place. Not only because of its size – which is comparable to Sweden – but also because it remains largely untouched by human development. Now, then, is the time to create responsible planning frameworks for this region which includes one of the most significant chromite deposits in the world.

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The Next Great Victory for Birds – Hilary Cooke (via Huffington Post)

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The Next Great Victory for Birds – Hilary Cooke (via Huffington Post)
(August 17, 2016)   -   2016 marked the 100-year anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty – a historic agreement that protected birds from indiscriminate slaughter for food and fashion markets. Dr. Hilary Cooke reflects on the legacy of this the treaty, the role WCS played in its inception, and the future of bird conservation in North America.

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