Western Boreal Conservation Initiative 2003-2008: Towards the Conservation of Canada's Boreal Forest
The Western Boreal Conservation Initiative (WBCI) was established by Environment Canada to support sound decision-making, adaptive management, and best practices to facilitate conservation and sustainable development in the western boreal forest. With a vision towards “a healthy and intact boreal forest ecosystem in Canada that maintains its natural range of biodiversity and supports forest-dependent communities”, WBCI was implemented at a regional scale to serve as the foundation for a future national initiative. Recognizing the efforts of others, WBCI was based on partnerships with leading organizations that share its commitment to conservation. This report summarizes five years (2003–2008) of WBCI efforts towards the conservation of boreal forests and their biodiversity. The report is an assessment of the program based on the WBCI Strategic Plan and Action Plan. It also describes ongoing challenges and future priorities with respect to Environment Canada’s mandates in the boreal region.
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Author: Environment Canada
Language of Document: Separate English/French
Document Type: Report
Cat. No.: En14-10/2009E
ISBN: 978-1-100-11887-1
Pages: 44
Year: 2010
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