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Wildlife Update — September 2009

Forest Fires: All Your Burning Questions Answered »

With their destructive effect on Canada’s western landscape, Alberta and B.C.’s wildfires have dominated Canadian headlines this summer. It is hard to see what, if any, good can come from such devastation. But it may surprise you that, despite its seeming fury, fire is a key factor in the continuation of maintenance and the diversity of Canada’s forest ecosystems.

The Harvest »

You’ve spent countless hours digging in the garden and warding off pests, all in the hope of salvaging your prize-winning cucumbers. Naturally, when they grow abundantly, you reach for your mason jars and get to work. We’re not the only ones who appreciate good produce and can’t stand to see it go to waste. Although animals can’t freeze, jar or jam their food, they do manage to store it away to save time and energy during the winter months.

You Asked for It

Relocating Black Bears
By Leigh Edgar

Q. Every year I hear about black bears getting shot because they are seen as a threat to public safety. Instead of killing them, why can’t the bears just be moved to a new area?

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Feature Project

Researching the Human Impact on Grizzly Bears in Alberta
By April Overall

With a $7,500 grant from the Canadian Wildlife Foundation, Mark S. Boyce and Bogdan Cristescu, researchers with the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, are examining the result of open-pit mining on grizzly bear behaviour.

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Take Five

Five Reasons for Fall Foliage
By Stephanie Bonner

With warm patio weather a thing of the past, Mother Nature perks up our dampened spirits with a vivid quilt of rich colours strewn across treetops during the autumn months. How does she work her magic? Read on to learn some facts on the fantastic foliage transformation that occurs each fall!

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Get Outside!

Grow Seedlings of Hope
From Hinterland Who's Who

We take trees for granted. Without them, life on our planet would end. These arboreal beauties supply oxygen, conserve water and fertilize soil. Trees also provide habitat for everything from millipedes to grizzly bears. One of the most wonderful things you can do for wildlife is to plant a diversity of native trees. You can buy seedlings or saplings from nurseries or, better still, start your very own from seeds.

Endangered Species: Wildlife Needs Your Help
By Leigh Edgar

As a national wildlife conservation organization, the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s overarching objective is to prevent more of Canada’s fish, wildlife and plant species from being at risk. For the 585 species already at some degree of risk in Canada, we aim to reverse the threatening conditions that have lead to their decline.

Votre bureau est l’endroit idéal où afficher un fond d’écran mettant en vedette la vie sauvage! Ce mois-ci, nous vous offrons la photo d’un couple d’outardes du Canada en train d’admirer la vue au bord d’un lac. Téléchargez-la ici.

CWF Photo Club

Join the CWF Photo Club and gain access to wild photography tips and chances to win great contest prizes!

Create a Lasting Legacy

Creating a legacy through a bequest in your will or other planned gift reflects your commitment to wildlife conservation, your concern for future generations and your love for the natural world. Call us now to plan your lasting legacy at 1-800-563-9453 or email us at legacy@cwf-fcf.org for more information.

Batty for CWF

Just in time for Halloween! Buy a CWF biodegradable bat bag — for just $6.97 (plus shipping and handling and taxes). Includes a FREE Wild About Bats poster and info on how to build a bat house!