Securing a Wild Future for Yukon's Boreal Mountains

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Yukon’s Boreal Mountains region adds a whole dimension to Canada’s most iconic forest. Here snow capped mountains and alpine plateaus are perched above broad river valleys rich with life. The region is a haven for predators and prey alike, from grizzly bears and wolves to sheep and moose. There are few other places left in the world that have been so little changed by human development. That’s why we need a plan to protect the wild in this globally important region. As a first step, WCS Canada has developed a major new report assessing options for creating a network of conservation lands in the region. We examined thousands of possibilities to map out the best networks for keeping the wild alive in this vast region. Yukoners love the outdoors and having wild places on their doorstep. We wanted to help them understand what needs to be done to keep ecosystems intact and wildlife populations healthy. Read the full report and news release.

CBC Interview with Dr. Hilary Cooke: https://soundcloud.com/cbcyukon/wildlife-conservation-society-canada-calls-for-protection-of-yukons-boreal-forest

Huffpost blog: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/5935ac91e4b0cca4f42d9c3f

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