Quick Facts About Carolinian Canada
- 25% of Canada's population on 0.25% of its area
- More endangered and rare species than any other life zone in Canadan
- A great diversity of wildlife of all kinds, including many species not found elsewhere in Canada.
- Less than 2% of the landscape is in public ownership
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73% of the landscape is in highly productive agriculture.
- Forest cover has been reduced from 80% to 11.3%
- Forest interior has been reduced to just 2%
- Wetlands reduced from 28.3% to 5.1%
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| Major Conservation Issues |
Conservation Challenges |
- Biodiversity
- Climate Change
- Species at Risk
- Water Quality/Quantity
- Human Health
- Healthy Economy
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- Multiple and overlapping jurisdictions
- Privately-owned Landscape
- Highly populated and intensively productive
- Competing Demands
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Dynamic Partnerships are the key to effective program delivery in this complex region. Since 1984 Carolinian Canada has provided a mechanism for cooperation between different levels of government, agencies, conservation authorities and non-government organizations. Carolinian Canada offers an established partnership with a proven record.
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Program Highlights
Opportunities for Action
Progress With Partnerships
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