Written by nature enthusiasts, conservation experts and professionals, Land Lines offers thought-provoking reads about research and discoveries in the conservation field. It also offers inspiration to connect with Canada’s nature.
The sound of the prairie: Why grazing management matters
Before fences or high-intensity agriculture, bison roamed the prairie grasslands of Canada in massive herds. They didn’t graze evenly. They moved, rested and returned, shaping a mosaic of short and…
Not so spooky: studying the remarkable and misunderstood bat
Each fall, Halloween brings bats into the spotlight. We see bat decorations on porches, across windows and in candy aisles. Yet these seasonal symbols also carry enduring misunderstandings. Growing up…
More than a fellowship: A place to learn, grow and connect
As a PhD candidate at the University of Manitoba and a Weston Family Conservation Science Fellow with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), I study how land management can maintain…
Studying recreation so people and nature can thrive
Spending time in nature is key for our mental and physical health. But as more people seek a connection to the outdoors, the pressure on natural landscapes and wildlife grows….
Backcountry soul
Going alone into the backcountry of Killarney Provincial Park in Ontario to challenge the body and rest the mind.
Advancing conservation: in the field with butterflies
Imagine you’re going on a long road trip — you can’t forget to get gas or charge your car. Monarch butterflies are similar. To prepare for their almost 5,000 kilometre-long…