Stories From the Field
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Nature Conservancy of Canada applauds Government of Alberta’s plan to expand on boreal protected area
On December 13, the Government of Alberta proposed the permanent protection of 166,110 hectares (410,466 acres) of land directly south of Wood Buffalo National Park. The proposed Biodiversity Stewardship Area-Wildland Provincial Park (BSA-WPP) would expand on what is already the world’s largest protected area of boreal forest.Read more »
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NCC thanks the Government of Alberta for investing in nature
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is celebrating the Government of Alberta’s plan to conserve 4,000 km2 along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Read more »
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The importance of being bear safe
Bears in southern Alberta are not a rare sight. Therefore, it is important to understand them and stay safe if you see one while you're enjoying the great outdoors.Read more »
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Hooves out of the water, please
Riparian zones, which are areas along rivers, streams, wetlands or man-made dugouts, play a significant role in the health of plants and animals. They are also extremely sensitive to disturbance because the soil is often full of lush vegetation and saturated with water. Because of the high water content, the ground is susceptible to compaction or erosion, and the lush vegetation is favoured by wildlife and livestock for grazing.Read more »
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Ghost Horse Hills
It's clear as I watch Vera and Richard carry their butterfly nets across their property, laughing and smiling as they interact with volunteers and staff alike, that this place is their home. Read more »
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The day we tried to keep up with a field intern
Every summer, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) hires a handful of conservation technicians, or interns, in each province. Each intern reports to a natural area manager (NAM), and over the summer their jobs entail helping out with monitoring and stewardship tasks on secured properties.Read more »
