Forests & Fields
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CWF releases ideal mowing times for Monarch Butterfly habitat along rights of way
2022-05-26
Recent reports from Mexico show a slight increase in overwintering Monarch Butterfly habitat, but the count still falls short of the six hectares necessary to sustain the eastern Monarch population and more needs to be done in Canada to conserve the iconic butterfly, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) says.
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CWF JOINS CALLS FOR INTERNATIONAL GRASSLAND CONSERVATION STRATEGY
2022-05-18
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is part of a delegation heading to an international grasslands summit in Colorado this weekend, saying there is an urgent need for co-ordinated tri-national action.
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Environmental impact of maintaining a traditional grass lawn
2022-05-13
More homeowners are adopting the 'no-mow' lawn movement, writes Beverley Golden
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10 Reasons Why We Want Pollinator Meadow Habitat Along Roadsides
2022-03-21
Why create meadow habitat along roadsides? What’s the point? Aren’t roadsides dirty, noisy and full of chemicals? Isn’t this poor habitat for pollinators? We can all attest to the value of pollinators in our environment and that we need to do what we can to protect them. Pollinators are a big group, including native bees, flies, beetles, wasps, moths and butterflies. In simple terms, pollinators need to feed and breed.
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Serious moth deforestation expected this year in Peterborough and area
2022-03-20
The search and destruction of the egg masses of the spongy moth — previously known as the gypsy moth — is the focus of a hike planned for Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park on Saturday.
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Study investigates ways to make pronghorn crossing of highways safer
2022-03-09
Road infrastructure on the prairie has a significant impact on the movement and migration of the pronghorn, North America’s fastest land animal. A multidisciplinary research project with a citizen science component has identified several areas along the Trans-Canada Highway between Brooks in southeast Alberta and Swift Current in southwest Saskatchewan where road improvements can support pronghorn conservation.
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Bee Hero Garden Challenge winners congratulated for their efforts
2022-02-17
Throughout the summer of 2021, participants showed their progress with before and after pictures of their gardens designed to provide beauty for their homes as well as help pollinators do their jobs
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Bird Watching – A Healthy, Happy Hobby
2022-02-07
Probably 10 per cent of the people in the western world are already birdwatchers. Probably another 50 per cent know something about birds but haven’t taken them seriously. The rest of you haven’t really thought about bird watching because you don’t know much about it. This post is addressed to the last group.
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