Canadian greenspace is getting more protection.
In an effort to save and protect valuable Canadian greenspace, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has stared a hefty campaign to protect nearly 1,500 square kilometres of boreal forest in Northern Ontario.
The Boreal Wildlands project is located near Hearst, ON., and once finished will be approximately twice the size of the city of Toronto.
The impact of preserving this land would provide safety for species at risk, including threatened woodland caribou as well as other large mammals, such as lynx, black bear, wolf and moose. The forest also provides as a nesting ground for many breeding and migratory bird species including the threatened Canada warbler and olive-sided flycatcher.
Over 100 lakes and 1,300 kilometres of rivers, streams and shoreline, all of which contributes to freshwater quality and fish habitat will be encompassed in the protected area.
Did You Know?
The Boreal Wildlands absorbs enough greenhouse gas emissions is equivalent to the average lifetime emissions of 3 million cars.
Traditional Territory
This project includes the traditional territories of many Indigenous nations and communities within Treaty 9. With an abundance of cultural significance for Indigenous communities, the NCC is holding numerous conversations with Indigenous communities on how the Boreal Wildlands can support Indigenous people’s rights and interests.
The NCC is starting their campaign to raise the remaining $13 million to protect the Boreal Wildlands.
Learn more at Borealwildlands.ca.
