Wildlife and Conservation Issues
At CWF we focus our attention on national issues that impacts Canada’s wildlife populations and natural resources. We want to ensure that wildlife populations and their habitats are conserved in a sustainable manner to be enjoyed by future generations.
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Come here for current news on what CWF is doing to help wildlife and the environment. |
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For more than 45 years CWF has been advocating for healthy wildlife populations and healthy habitats. Learn more about current issues facing wildlife and the environment and join us in our efforts to ensure a healthy future for Canada’s wildlife populations. |
At each Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Wildlife Federation, we hold an “Issues Forum.” This is a time when experts are invited to present on various topics to keep CWF staff and its Board current on issues impacting Canada. |
More On Wildlife and Conservation Issues
| Aquaculture |
| The problems and unanswered questions pertaining to aquaculture are numerous and can have serious consequences for Canada’s wild fish populations. |
| Arctic National Wildlife Refuge |
| The US government wants to open up the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, an area that was established to help conserve caribou, polar bears, grizzly bears, dall sheep, muskox, and more. |
| Game Farming |
| CWF has for many years fought to prevent the establishment of game farming in Canada. Game farming is the practice of owning and raising ungulates for the purpose of selling any or all of its parts. |
| Invasive Species |
| Invasive species are among the biggest threats to wildlife habitat, biodiversity, and the web of life. With no predators, parasites, diseases or competition, some non-native species are left to flourish as they take over their new surroundings. |
| Issues Forum - Fall 2008 |
| This year's issue forum had speakers presenting on baiting cervids and Great Lakes water quality, there was a wealth of knowledge that we would like to share with you. |
| Issues Forum - Spring 2008 |
| This year's issue forum had speakers presenting on polar bears, Alberta’s oil sands and different management strategies for chronic wasting disease, there was a wealth of knowledge that we would like to share with you. |
| Pollinators |
| Pollination is one of the most important ecological processes on the planet. But our pollinators are in trouble due to a loss of habitat, toxic chemicals, parasites, diseases and climate change. |
| Wind turbines |
| Wind power is considered by many to be the cleanest and safest way to generate electricity. However, wind turbines can negatively impact wildlife, especially birds and bats. |
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