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Northern Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
An estimated 41% of the species' North American population breeds within the Boreal Forest.
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02.05.10 New National Park in Labrador – Park Will Act as Safety Net for Threatened Species
On BSI Blog >
In Montreal Gazette >

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02.01.10 BSI Report Highlights Ethnobotanical Importance of the Boreal Forest
Report Page >
In Science Matters Column >

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01.28.10 Report Calls for BC Gov't to Protect 50% of all Intact Forest Ecosystems for Climate and Wildlife
Article in Canadian Press >
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12.14.09 International Scientists Call on Leaders of Boreal Forest Nations to Protect Their Vital Carbon Stores
View the letter >

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12.13.09 Feature Story Highlights Carbon Storage in the Boreal, International Calls for Protection
Article in Boston Globe >

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12.07.09 Op-ed in NY Times Argues Forest Protection Key to Successful Negotiations in Copenhagen
Op-ed in NY Times >

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11.12.09 BSI Report Finds Boreal Forests Have Twice the Carbon Density of Tropical Forests
Report Page >
Article in NY Times >

FEATURED TOPICS

Boreal Bird Petition Given to Canadian Gov't:
60,000 Ask for Increased Habitat Protection
Boreal Conservation Science Panel Formed:
Panel to Promote Conservation Values
Boreal Forest Key in Global Warming Fight:
Boreal Carbon Storage Maps Unveiled
Letter from Scientists: 1,500 scientists worldwide sign letter to Canadian govt. about Boreal Forest

Boreal Bird Blog by Jeff Wells, PhD

NEW Feb 05:
New National Park a Boost for Boreal >

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