Encyclopedias

Our Encyclopedias

If you’ve ever tried to describe the insect feasting on your posies as a “what-cha-ma-call-it bug” to a plant nursery clerk or detailed the resilient shrub in your backyard as “green and bushy,” these encyclopedias are for you. The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s A to Z guides can help you decipher between native and imported plants and figure out the identity of that invasive pest in your yard.

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Without predators to keep populations in check, foreign species can raid Canada’s wilderness, raising havoc on ecosystems. The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Invasive Species Encyclopedia offers a comprehensive listing of the invasive species in Canada with information on their country origins, where they’re staying in Canada and the damage they can do to our wildlife. >>

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Did you know there are over 15,000 kinds of native plants to choose from in Canada? The Native Plant Encyclopedia will help you track down which plants will naturally thrive in your backyard, making gardening a breeze.

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