Boreal Forests

New Report Highlights the Importance of the Seal River Watershed
September 28, 2020 — The area is a critically important breeding and migratory stopover for huge numbers of waterfowl, including Common Goldeneye and Black Scoter.
A New Study Shows What It Will Take to Reverse Biodiversity Declines
September 17, 2020 — Indigenous stewardship of land in Canada, Alaska, and beyond are key to reaching biodiversity goals.
New Study: Boreal Forest Is Key to Reaching Biodiversity and Climate Goals
September 16, 2020 — Many globally important places for biodiversity and climate, including the boreal forest, are being conserved by Indigenous governments.
A Last Chance for Large-Scale Conservation
September 04, 2020 — New paper shows that more than 1.2 billion acres of the Boreal Forest biome remains ecologically intact, but we must protect it now.
It's Summer In the Boreal Forest
August 13, 2020 — A whole new year's worth of birds is about to start its southbound migration. We need to make sure they have food and shelter along the way.
How to Find Comfort in Watching for Boreal Birds
May 05, 2020 — For Boreal conservation expert Jeff Wells, birds and nature are the calming salve that counters collective anxiety during the pandemic.
Spring Bird Migration and the Indigenous Stewardship That Sustains It
March 13, 2020 — Let's use spring migration to galvanize collective action across the continent.
Guardians of Boreal Land Need More Funding from Canadian Government
February 04, 2020 — Not only do these stewardship programs support the places birds need, they also build strong and healthy human communities.
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.
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.