Featured research
Featured research stories are from Land Lines, the Nature Conservancy of Canada blog.
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Birds of Old Man on His Back
I moved to this area in 1969 when I married a farmer/rancher whose land adjoins the Old Man on His Back Prairie Heritage and Conservation Area...Read more »
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Pollination deception: Manitoba’s lady’s slipper orchids
In Manitoba we have several species of lady’s slipper orchids, but the two I am most interested in, and have researched, are the yellow lady’s...Read more »
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What’s the buzz on bees at the Cowichan Preserve?
You’ve probably seen it in the news: bees are in trouble. There has been a lot of press about managed honeybees, introduced to North America...Read more »
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Conversations in the forest: The roots of nature's equanimity
The solace a walk in the forest provides human beings is immeasurable. We are rejuvenated, calmed, balanced and contented in mind and soul. We...Read more »
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Lichen hotspot discovered on Prince Edward Island
In the fall of 2014 my colleague, Rachel Deloughery, and I travelled throughout Prince Edward Island in search of lichen. We visited 63...Read more »
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Blazing ahead of climate change: The potential for assisted migration of Alberta’s native plants
It’s the Goldilocks principle. All species, including plants, animals and fungi, are uniquely adapted to a specific combination of climate and...Read more »
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Historical ecology: Probing the mysteries of ancient landscapes
A challenge for humans in our attempts to manage ecosystems is that we’re often dealing with beings much longer lived than ourselves. For...Read more »
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Pollinator edge effects on Manitoba's grasslands
Animal pollination is a key ecological process, ensuring the reproduction and genetic diversity of most flowering plants, and providing food...Read more »
