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Wildlife Conservation Society Canada 🇨🇦 Dedicated conservation scientists in action to bring about a world where wildlife thrives 🌎 #WeStandForWildlife
Toronto, ON
Joined January 2012
@wcscanadabats Our work includes ↓ Developing natural microbial treatments for WNS Sharing science‐based best practices for the use of bat houses Collaborating with the wind energy sector for safer practices Engaging in community outreach to raise awareness More at 🌱
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🎧 "People are more capable than they think they are. We know impostor syndrome is a big issue & it affects almost everyone" Former Weston Fellow Cale Gushulak shares advice for early-career on overcoming self-doubt & finding support in academia. More →
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Peatlands store 150bn tonnes of carbon, but weak policies in Canada encourage degradation. It's time to prioritize these ecosystems for climate, biodiversity & water security! 🌱 Full story from WCS Canada in @TheHillTimes (subscription required)
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"Peat belongs in bogs, not bags." – Dr. Lorna Harris for @FT last month. Harvesting from peatlands disrupts ecosystems & contributes to climate change. Go peat-free with alternatives like wood chips & compost - your garden and the planet will thank you! 💚 #WorldWetlandsDay
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🎧 "I don’t think we’re in a totally doomed, everything-is-going-to-collapse situation" Former Weston Fellow Cale Gushulak shares what gives him hope in tackling big environmental challenges, like how local action can make a difference💧 Full story →
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RT @KBACanada: This critical site in Ontario is home to rare species like Blanding’s Turtle and Deerberry, a close relation of cranberries…
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RT @KBACanada: New KBA alert! 🎉 Thousand Islands National Park has some of the highest diversity of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrat…
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Bats need our help 🦇 Natural roosting habitats are disappearing, and man-made bat houses are becoming essential. Our new brochure provides a user-friendly guide to deploying & maintaining bat houses safely & effectively 🤎 📸 Cory Olson Read more ↓
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🦌 Assess full impact of existing, proposed & expected new roads, forestry & infrastructure on wildlife and climate change 🌍 Include climate change in the assessment 🌱 Assess greenhouse gas emissions from forest & peatland disturbance More info:
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✨ This is a major milestone and significant example of government-to-government collaboration, co-led by 15 First Nations and @iaac_aeic Visit our newsroom for our reaction to the finalized Terms of Reference:
Milestone reached: Together with 15 First Nation partners, we successfully finalized the Terms of Reference and will be starting the conduct phase of the Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area! Read the announcement 👉 #Ontario #RingOfFire
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How does underwater noise impact the Arctic's most iconic mammals? Tune in to @scienceline to hear Bill Halliday from our Arctic team explain just that #Arcticconservation Tune in below! 🎙️
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RT @wcscanadabats: #WEBINAR! "Bat conservation as White Nose Syndrome approaches" Friday, January 31, 2025 12 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT Bats in…
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