Forest
Canada has nine different forest ecozones or forest types and almost two-thirds of our species like birds and mammals rely on them for shelter, food and water however they are facing threats like habitat loss and alternation.
Happy Birthday, Jack!
April 10 is the birthday of the late Jack Miner, a Canadian conservationist known by some as the "father" of North American conservationism. "Wild Goose Jack,” as he was often referred, was one of the first conservationists to determine the migratory paths of North American birds and is credited with helping to save the iconic Canada Goose from the brink of extinction.
Featured species: Common Raven
COSEWIC status: Not at Risk
The Common Raven (Corvus corax) is one of the heaviest passerine birds and the largest of all the songbirds. It has a ruff of feathers on the throat, which are called 'hackles', and a wide, robust bill.
A raven may live up to 21 years in the wild, making it one of the species with the longest lifespan in all passerine birds. The Common Raven is observed across the Northern Hemisphere, and it is the most widely distributed of all corvids.
#DoMoreForWildlife
How You Can #DoMoreForWildlife
There are lots of ways that you can help the wildlife who live in our forests. Join with CWF and others who are making a personal promise to #DoMoreForWildlife. Be sure to let us know which action you will be taking by sharing your promise to take action on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #DoMoreForWildlife and tagging @CWF_FCF.
Plant a Tree
Trees are wonderful additions to any property. They provide clean air, shelter and food for wildlife and so much more.
Learn moreProvide High Quality Bird Seed
Designed by Canada’s foremost wildlife nutritionist for the ecological conditions and nutritional needs of birds in Canada, get high quality mix containing seeds rich in the unsaturated fats and fatty acids birds seek.
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Explore your Local Forest
Forest bathing, in its essence, means taking in the forest atmosphere. It’s to bathe one’s mind and soul with the forest.
Learn MoreDownload the LeafSnap app
Identify tree species by taking photos of their leaves and uploading them to the app.
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Watch and Learn with Hinterland Who’s Who
You might also be surprised to learn that it is one of the largest forest ecosystems on the planet, and it shelters thousands of wildlife species.
Learn MoreJoin in Bird Impact Reduction Day — April 10
Bird collisions with windows are a leading cause of bird death across. Here are some simple things you can do to help.
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#DoMoreForWildlife Bundle
Each individual can have a positive impact toward a healthier natural world by making the choice to try to avoid single use plastic products like grocery bags, produce bags, straws and bottles and replace them with reusable alternatives. This means that every day we have a chance to take personal action to help create the kind of world we want to live in. When you purchase and use the items from the #DoMoreForWidllife Bundle, you are making a promise to #DoMoreForWildlife. It’s a simple change that can help to make a world of difference.
iNaturalist.ca
Contribute to the ongoing inventory of Canada's species by downloading iNaturalist and uploading your observations!
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Steven Typa
“I want to learn to effectively conserve and re-wild urban/suburban areas.”
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