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Nature Alberta opposes the changes to the Wildlife Regulation Act and the introduction of a Grizzly Bear hunt. We encourage individuals to voice their concern.
Read MoreGrizzlies in the Crosshairs: Unpacking the Decision to Reinstate the Grizzly Hunt
BY RICHARD SCHNEIDER
The decision to reinstate a grizzly bear hunt is deeply concerning from a conservation
perspective. We look at the history of grizzly declines and recovery planning in Alberta
and examine the confounding reasons behind this questionable policy change.
Alberta’s Fish and Wildlife Management: Headed Backwards to Dark Times?
BY LORNE FITCH
Science-based stewardship of fish and wildlife is being systematically undermined by political interests, and Lorne Fitch isn’t going to be quiet about it.
Read MoreAlberta’s Grizzlies Aren’t Out of the Woods
Delve into the decline and conservation of grizzly bears in Alberta, as well as the province’s recent controversial decision to hunting this Threatened species.
Read MoreConserving Kananaskis
A Grebe in Need
BY NICK CARTER
Alberta’s grebes are a small but diverse family with some species facing population declines.
Read MoreCaribou Update: Rhetoric Meets Reality
In the Spring issue of Nature Alberta Magazine: An honest appraisal of the gap between rhetoric and reality in caribou conservation.
Read MoreFour Ways to Help Your Backyard Birds
BY STEPHANIE WEIZENBACH
Four practical tips to create a safe and welcoming space for urban birds in your own backyard.
Read MoreThe Impacts of Impact Assessment
The status of impact assessment in Alberta — in terms of environmental protection, where do we stand?
Read MoreThe Changing Role of Forest Fire in a Warming Climate
Explore the changing role of forest fire in a warming climate. What does the future hold, and how can we respond?
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