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Canada

From arctic tundra to rich boreal forests and wetlands.

Our Canada program is a key part of Audubon’s total-flyway conservation vision that uses applied science to ensure that bird conservation efforts are initiated at the places and at the scales necessary to protect birds throughout their full lifecycles. Audubon is working to elevate support for initiatives such as the Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas and Indigenous Guardians programs across Canada.

Science-based conservation strategies help to protect large landscapes—including forests, wetlands, and coastal habitats—from the threats of development and the effects of climate change. Canada now has some of the world’s largest modern land-conservation designations, which are protecting critical habitat for tens of millions of migratory birds. But there is more work to be done to ensure permanent protection and stewardship of these lands.
Indigenous Nations are currently pursuing some of the most ambitious plans for preserving lands and waters across Canada. Together, these Indigenous-led proposals could protect more than 100 million acres of critically important Boreal Forest habitat, a place often referred to as North America’s bird nursery.

What We're Doing

Support for Indigenous-led Conservation

working in collaboration with Indigenous governments and communities to advance their conservation and land stewardship goals

Voices for Conservation

increasing awareness of and support for the conservation of vital bird habitat across Canada

Conservation Science

developing science that highlights the conservation values and priorities for ecologically important regions across Canada

Boreal

Did You Know?

Lutsel K'e. Photo: Christine Lin

Over 300 bird species nest in or regularly migrate through the Boreal Forest in Canada.
Canada contains the world’s largest total area of wetland habitat. Wetlands are rich in biodiversity, plus they play an important role in natural climate solutions.
The Boreal Forest in Canada is one of the world’s largest intact forest ecosystems and one of the most important regions for birds in the Western Hemisphere.

Learn more

The Latest

Big Gains in 2019 Bring Good News for Boreal Birds in 2020

January 09, 2020 — Funding to maintain protected areas across Canada will help safeguard boreal birds for years to come.

Boreal Forests

In Canada’s Boreal Forest, a New National Park Faces the Wrongs of the Past—and Guards Our Climate Future

October 10, 2019 — Thaidene Nëné, declared this summer, is a milestone for an Indigenous-led conservation movement that can help keep carbon in the ground and protect crucial habitat as the planet warms.

Boreal Forests

Canada's Boreal Forest Provides Hope Amid News of Staggering Bird Loss

September 25, 2019 — Billions of birds are born in this northern region every year, and Indigenous Nations are leading the way to ensure it remains protected.

Boreal Forests