NCC: Canada thistle - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBCanada thistle. Despite its name, this invasive thistle is not from Canada. It is believed to have come from the eastern Mediterranean region and was likely one of the first weeds that early settlers imported to North America. The plant was called “Canada” thistle because early New England residents blamed its emergence on French traders ...
NCC: Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBSep 18, 2024 · For any inquiries, please call: 1.877.231.3552. For site-specific inquiries, please consult our contact us page. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is Canada's leading national land conservation organization. Since 1962, NCC and our partners have helped to conserve 15 million hectares of ecologically significant land nationwide.
NCC: Narwhal - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBNarwhals have been traditionally harvested for over a thousand years by Inuit people in northern Canada and Greenland for food and their tusk. To this day, the Inuit are the only group of people allowed to hunt narwhals. Between 45,000 and 50,000 narwhals from the Baffin Bay population may summer in Canadian waters.
NCC: Work With Us - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBAt the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) we strive to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.. NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities ...
NCC: Muskox - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBThe Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) works across Canada, including the Arctic region. Here, NCC supports conservation through collaborative efforts with Indigenous communities and governments. The Arctic is crucial to countless species of wildlife, one of which is the muskox. For thousands of years, muskox have lived in Canada’s coldest ...
Fighting phragmites — Ontario’s worst invasive species
WEBFighting phragmites — Ontario’s worst invasive species. Helicopter over phragmites, Long Point, ON (Photo by NCC) Phragmites (or common reed) is a non-native, invasive reed from Eurasia, and it is quickly spreading throughout North America. Found mostly in wetlands, this towering plant takes over moist areas, choking out all other life.
The Seven Sacred Teachings: What we can learn from the species …
WEBBravery is a Teaching that is given and shown most when we need it. When we stand up for the land, we are demonstrating Bravery to do what is right by its protection. Bravery is often represented by the bear. NCC protects habitat for grizzly and black bears Perhaps most notably is our work protecting grizzly habitat throughout BC.
NCC: Glossy buckthorn - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBGlossy buckthorn is a non-native tree that was introduced to Canada from Eurasia approximately 100 years ago. It can grow as tall as seven metres. Once used for landscaping, this tree has now become an invasive species. This species produces leaves early in the spring and keeps its leaves late into the …
NCC: Wolverine - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBA Marvel Comics favourite and Hollywood darling, Wolverine is a superhero who’s known to strike fast and furiously. In real life, the wolverine displays no less prowess than the action hero it inspired. It has the look of a small bear — furry coat, beady eyes, round face and ears. The wolverine’s padded paws act like snowshoes, insulating ...
NCC: Black spruce - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBNCC’s Kurian property, located east of Winnipeg, is dominated by black spruce swamps. Big Trout Bay, NCC’s property along Lake Superior’s North Shore, also has black spruce. Black spruce trees can reach heights of up to 30 metres and diameters of 23 to 36 centimetres. The top of a typical black spruce consists of a cluster of branches.
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