This process has been successful in establishing the Sphagnum mosses typical of bogs, which have acidic soil that is low in nutrients. It’s been less successful in reintroducing the Bryopsida mosses ...

Even if you live far from the boreal forests in Canada and Siberia, you've likely noticed an increase in smoke from their ...

There's an entire cycle of life that helps some wildlife thrive when the boreal forest burns, but experts say climate change ...

The organization Forests Canada says it's on track to reach its goal of planting 50 million trees by the end of this year. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty made that pledge in 2007, saying that ...

Songbirds who make the arduous flight from their nesting sites in northern boreal forests to warm, southern climates in the winter may be rewarded for their journey with greater genetic diversity.

As it should, it stands proudly as a symbol of Canada today, in all her richness and dynamism.” The extensive meet-and-greets, the lengthy bilingual speech, the transatlantic travel ...

Every word of his speech today will be scrutinised for signs of support for Canada and the prime minister, but it is important to remember that is the government who has written the words ...

More information: Aleksi Nirhamo et al, Forest biodiversity in boreal Europe: Species richness and turnover among old-growth forests, managed forests and clearcut sites, Biological Conservation ...

The researchers linked the recent surge in deforestation to an increase in forest fires, as well as industrial agriculture. Unlike in temperate or boreal forests in North America and Europe ...

Forests Canada is proud to be the lead agency of Ontario Envirothon – a unique, environmentally-themed academic competition that immerses students in hands-on learning and discovery while ...