This Canada Day, TreeEra would like to honour and acknowledge that the land we all call home is unceded territory of the Indigenous communities who have been stewards of the land since well before we knew our country by the name: Canada.
While this year has seen detrimental forest fires, record-breaking heatwaves, tragic discoveries of unmarked graves, and a global pandemic, we’re choosing to highlight some positive stories here in Canada! With news such as Canada signing the Leaders’ Pledge for Nature, plans for a new wildlife crossing to be built between Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country, and the Canadian Federal Government announcing plans for a national single-use plastic ban, TreeEra feels as though a brighter future is on the horizon!
3 Environmental Success Stories to Be Inspired by on Canada Day 2021
New Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas in British Columbia, Canada
The area around the Jumbo Valley in southeastern British Columbia will now become the Central Purcell Mountains Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA), after a 30-year battle. The area, originally known as Qat’muk, holds spiritual significance for the Ktunaxa as it is home of the Grizzly Bear Spirit. It is also a critical habitat for wildlife.
Click here to read more about the Ktunaxa Nation and Central Purcell Mountains.
Conservation Efforts Have Helped At-Risk Species in Alberta, Canada
The conservancy says that in Canada, over 800 species were at risk of extinction, including the bison, swift fox, trumpeter swan, pronghorn antelope, the peregrine falcon, the wood duck, wild turkey, white pelican, bald eagle, and the bumblebee, to name a few.
Thanks to captive breeding, protective laws, and evolving perceptions of the importance of wildlife, many of these at-risk species are making a comeback!
Read more about Canada’s conservation efforts here.
Canada’s Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
For the first time, Canada has a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 30% by 2030! The government of Canada has committed to spending $15 billion to meet its climate change commitments.
The plan is said to be the most ambitious thing our country has done so far in terms of addressing climate change. Of course, there can always be things to improve on but the release of A Healthy Environment And A Healthy Economy – Canada’s strengthened climate plan to create jobs and support people, communities, and the planet, is definitely a good start.
Looking for more ways to learn about nature this Canada Day?
Join the Canada Day virtual celebration at the Canadian Museum of Nature
On June 1st, join Paul Sokoloff, Senior Research Assistant in Botany, and discover how toย forage for common edible weedsย found in your backyard. Createย delicious recipesย that can be served with your favourite meals!
Later, see how many species of plants you can identify in a game ofย weed bingo!
TreeEra helps individuals and businesses reduceย human impact on the planet we love byย community-funding the planting of trees.
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