This workshop will shed light on some of the ways in which perennial cold climate agroforestry and forest gardening can address the pressing issues of soil loss, biodiversity reductions, climate change and meeting human needs. Continue reading Permaculture 102: cold climate perennials
The controversial practice of raw log exports from BC has reached all-time record levels in the last few years. Continue reading Raw log exports skyrocket in British Columbia
A diversified economy and citizens’ right to a healthy environment are more important than short-term profits for multinational corporations. Continue reading David Suzuki: Canada is trading away its environmental rights
Alberta MP Blake Richards is presented with post cards showing the growing support for restoring bison to Banff National Park. Continue reading Returning wild plains bison to Banff National Park
With oil prices plunging to below $50, the consequences of a petro-fuelled economy are hitting home. Continue reading David Suzuki: Oil prices drop as global warming rises
The legislation not only protects over 600,000 acres of land in the US, but also achieves mining and energy ban in transnational Flathead Valley. Continue reading US senate passes watershed legislation affecting BC’s Flathead Valley
Canadians are calling on federal and provincial government to establish a protective buffer zone around Gros Morne National Park. Continue reading Prominent Canadians urge Gros Morne National Park protection
A challenge for humans in our attempts to manage ecosystems is that we’re often dealing with beings much longer lived than ourselves. Continue reading Historical ecology: Probing the mysteries of ancient landscapes
Chris Winter, Project Director for Canada Conserves, stands back to assess the bigger picture. Continue reading Restoring confidence in our sustainable future
he Ontario Smart Growth Network (OSGN) invites you to an exciting webinar on smart growth issues and trends in Ontario taking place on Tuesday February 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend. Continue reading Smart Growth in Ontario and why it Matters: Shaping the Ontario Smart Growth Network – February 3, 2015
In recent years there have been huge advances in the technology of field-based inventory and mapping. For NCC in BC, all field based inventory and mapping is now completed using the common iPad. Continue reading High-tech conservation
Our leaders need to stop focusing on short-term profits from fossil fuels and start engaging in serious conversations about our energy future. Continue reading David Suzuki: Energy shift requires shift in conversation
