Forests and Biodiversity

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By Julia Kole

Sneaky suburban invader? Pesky predator?  Mangy mutt? Wile E. Coyote?

Are any of these the taglines that come to mind when you think of the Canis latrans? Many people are familiar with this clever wild canine; however, there are many misconceptions out there that give these creatures a bad name. I hope that this small article will help bring coyotes out of the shifty shadows of misunderstanding and into the light of respect.

The Fast Facts:

Type: Mammal

Size: length, 120-150 cm; tail, 40 cm; height, 50-66 cm

Weight: 9-18 kg

Lifespan: up to 14 years... Read more »

Have you heard a loon call? If you haven't, you should. It is an eerie, spectral sound. Now you can find it and almost 150,000 other animal calls collected in one place online.

I heard about this via Openculture.com. I've pasted part of their article below but you will want to go to Openculture or Cornell's Macaulay Library for the accompanying videos. ... Read more »

Toronto, October 2, 2012 –  Ontario is blind to the impact forestry is having on wildlife species across the province says Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller today in the release of Part 2 of his 2011/2012 Annual Report, Losing Our Touch.  Despite a legal requirement to do so, Miller says the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) does not adequately monitor forest wildlife populations and incorporate the information into its own forest management policies.

When a class environmental assessment eighteen years ago authorized MNR to proceed with planning for timber harvesting and related activities, it also imposed legally binding terms and conditions. One requirement was the establishment of a province-wide monitoring program that would assess how timber harvesting affects forest-dwelling species.... Read more »

We are very excited to be involved in the 13th Annual Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival, October 10–14, 2012!

Sierra Club Ontario is cosponsoring the screening of Rainforest: The Limit of Splendour, screening with Eyes in the Forest and Crown of Life. These are on the final day of the festival Sunday, October 14 at 4:00 PM at the spectacular TIFF Bell Lightbox (Cinema 2). ... Read more »