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ANNUAL REPORT2005-2006

2005-2006 AN N UA L R E P O RT WI L D L I F E HA B I TAT C A N A DA2

Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC) envisions a futurewhere Canadians share a conservation ethic thatrecognizes the fundamental importance of wildlifehabitats that are abundant, rich and supportbiodiversity, and that inspires the rest of the world.

WHC advances the conservation, restoration andenhancement of wildlife habitat through effectivepublic and private actions. We are a national non-profit charitable conservation organization formed in1984.

WHC’s objectives are to:

Promote the conservation, restoration andenhancement of wildlife habitat in order to retainthe diversity, distribution and abundance of wildlife

To provide a funding mechanism for theconservation, restoration and enhancement ofwildlife habitat in Canada

To foster coordination and leadership in theconservation, restoration and enhancement ofwildlife habitat in Canada

The organization is closely linked to governments withthree Board members appointed by the federalMinister of Environment (one in consultation with theMinister of Fisheries) and two Board membersrepresenting provincial and territorial WildlifeDirectors. There are currently five additional membersof the Board, including a representative from anational NGO wildlife organization.

Wildlife Habitat Canada invests the proceeds fromsales of Canadian Wildlife Habitat ConservationStamps and Prints in habitat conservation. This

Wildlife Habitat Canada – Vision & Mission

program operates through our special partnershipwith the Canadian Wildlife Service of EnvironmentCanada.

Each year (for the past 22 years) a waterfowl painting,created by a Canadian wildlife artist, is selected as theCanadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp.Stamps and printsare sold to hunters(as theconservationcomponent of theMigratory GameBird HuntingPermit), individualsand collectors toraise funds forwildlife habitatconservation.

In addition to revenue from the Canadian WildlifeHabitat Conservation stamps and prints, WHC raisesadditional funds from a variety of governmental andindustry partners to undertake specific habitatactivities. In particular, revenues have been raised todirectly support both our stewardship andinternational activities.

Since it inception, WHC has dedicated over $52M tohabitat conservation. Grants, totaling $31M, havebeen awarded to habitat projects across the country.An additional $21M has been invested by WHC in awide variety of habitat stewardship and conservationactivities (ranging from national stewardship surveysthrough award and recognition programs).

2006 StampPierre Leduc,

“Resting time - Brant Geese”

Without habitat, there is no wildlife … it’s that simple!To learn more about our full range of programs and projects, please visit www.whc.org.

E.W

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Photo credits for front cover (left to right): WHC stock • WHC stock • "Saint-Hilarion, Lac au bois" - C.Dubé/CRE-CN

Grants This year, WHC’s Board approved over $412K inproject grants to seven North American WaterfowlManagement Plan projects. All projects focus onwetland conservation, restoration and enhancementwith a significant focus on stewardship. As well, threeother grants were provided totaling over $46K.

Forest Stewardship RecognitionEach year the Forest Stewardship RecognitionProgram (FSRP) both solicits nominations for awardsas well as presents awards to individuals, groups ororganizations who have been selected to receive arecognition award for their outstanding stewardshipin Canada’s forests. In January the award committeedetermined that 4 awards would be presented in 2006.As well, local award presentations were made for 3 ofthe 10 recipients who were acknowledged in 2005.

New National Rural Landowner SurveyWith funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,WHC initiated a leading edge stewardship researchproject on the topic of ecological goods and services(EG&S). This is the 4th in WHC’s series of NationalRural Landowner surveys (begun in 2000) and thesurvey gathered input from over 1700 farmers andranchers in order to assess their attitudes andbehaviours towards EG&S. Survey results will beavailable in June 2006.

Agricultural Stewardship RecognitionEach year the Countryside Canada (CSC) StewardshipAward program both solicits nominations for awardsas well as presents awards to individuals, groups ororganizations who have been selected to receive arecognition award for their outstanding stewardshipin Canada’s agricultural areas. In January the awardcommittee determined that 3 awards would bepresented in 2006. As well, local award presentationswere made for 3 of the 12 recipients who wereacknowledged in 2005.

PatronHer Excellency, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean,C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General ofCanada, has graciously agreed to serve as Patron ofWildlife Habitat Canada. The Governor General’s

support of WHC’s conservation activities will help usto raise the profile of stewardship across Canada andin particular, our stewardship award recognitionprograms.

Murre Conservation AgreementIn 2005 an agreement was finalized to establish theNewfoundland and Labrador Murre ConservationFund. This fund receives a portion of the revenuesderived from the sale of wildlife habitat conservationstamps for migratory game bird hunting in NL anddirects them toward Murre conservation activities.

New DevelopmentThrough the cooperative funding of a number ofgroups, and lead by the Alberta Stewardship ‘hub’ onwww.stewardshipcanada.ca, extensive re-development of the resources directory wasundertaken. As well, administrative and technicalupdates to the portal were undertaken. The portal nowsupports over 100 websites who share theinfrastructure and development costs of the site.

New PresidentWHC welcomed David Brackett as our new presidenton January 16. David has worked in the wildlifeconservation field for more than thirty years, inpositions from field technician to senior management,with experience at the regional, national, andinternational levels.

He served as the Chair of the Species SurvivalCommission of IUCN - The World Conservation Unionfrom October 1996 to November 2004 and from 1991to 2002 as the Director General of the CanadianWildlife Service. Since 2002, until joining WHC, Mr.Brackett was a Senior Advisor in Environment Canada

Comings and GoingsThis past year saw the departure of Veronica Cameron(on maternity leave), Jean Cinq-Mars, CharlotteMacKay, Michael Mechan, and Mark Stabb. Joining theWHC team, in addition to David Brackett, were DianeBrunet, Pauline Fitchett, Cathy Pun, and AmySeabrooke. In 2005/06 there were some changes to ourboard with the departure of Mike Apsey, C.M., AllisonFisher and Doug Stewart, and the addition of BobBarton and Jack Dubois.

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2005-2006 Highlights

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Funding Habitat Conservation in 2005-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Provincial/Regional Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ontario Wetland Habitat Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamps & Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Applied Habitat Assessment and Reporting Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Inter-provincial, National and Continental Conservation Participation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Advancing Stewardship – Promoting Habitat Conservation Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Stewardship Recognition Award Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Forest Stewardship Recognition Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Countryside Canada Stewardship Recognition Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

National Rural Landowners Survey on Ecological Goods and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Citizen Science Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Climate Change, Forests and Peatlands Forests Project (with CIDA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Promoting Habitat Conservation Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

StewardshipCanada.ca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

National Green Legacies Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Corporate Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Management and Planning Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Banking Agreements and Corporate Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Communication and Promotion Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Our Funding Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Financial Summary 2005/2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

WHC Current Staff list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

WHC Current Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27


The Activities of Wildlife Habitat Canada in 2005-2006

Through our special partnership with the CanadianWildlife Service of Environment Canada, WildlifeHabitat Canada has dedicated approximately $31million in project grants to hundreds of habitatconservation projects across Canada since 1984. Overthe past few years, WHC has focused its grants toNorth American Waterfowl Management Plan(NAWMP) vetted projects, ensuring a focus on wetlandhabitat conservation, restoration and enhancement.

In 2005/06 we provided grants to ten wetland habitatconservation projects totalling $460K. Seven of the ten


Funding Habitat Conservation in 2005-2006

projects funded were NAWMP approved initiatives(the first projects listed below).

Below are descriptions and accomplishments of theseten projects. More detailed project descriptions can befound on WHC’s website www.whc.org/project_showcase.htm. Please note, grant recipients are notrequired to submit their full project results until June30th, 2006. As a result, detailed projectaccomplishments may not be fully reported in thisreport. Please visit the WHC website to find these asthey become available.

Newfoundland and Labrador Eastern Habitat Joint Venture (EHJV)Coastal and Inland Freshwater Wetlands

WHC Approved Project Grant $28,500Total Project Budget $391,500

This project consist of three main program elements:

The Municipal Wetland StewardshipProgram: Municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador havejurisdiction over large areas of wetland. Through theMunicipal Wetland Stewardship Program municipalcouncils are encouraged to become responsiblestewards of their wetland and associated uplandhabitats. EHJV staff conduct field surveys, wetlandevaluations, hold public meetings and negotiate astewardship agreement with municipal councils. Thisagreement, identifies “stewardship zones” in whichcouncil will, exercise best practices to reduce negativeimpacts to wetlands (influenced through thestewardship program) and “management units” whichwill be protected from any adverse developmentthrough the municipal planning process (secured).This project will negotiate municipal wetlandstewardship agreements with stewardship zonestotaling 202 hectares and management units alsototaling 202 hectares.

Coastal Stewardship Program: The Coastal Habitat Stewardship Program wasdeveloped to nurture and reinforce a conservationethic within communities that have a historicrelationship with sea ducks and their coastal habitat.This program is based on the Municipal Stewardship

Program but addresses activity in marine habitat thatis beyond the planning jurisdiction of the community.An agreement with a coastal community provides forthe opportunity to foster a sense of stewardship thatwill positively influence activities within coastal seaduck habitat. This project influenced 526 hectares ofsea duck and colonial seabird habitat.

Stewardship Extension: The stewardship extension program provides for theongoing reinforcement of the stewardship conceptwith the signatories of previous stewardshipagreements. Professional biological advice anddirection is provided to assist the signatories infulfilling the terms of their agreements and theimplementation of their management plans. Activitiesinclude regular contact and meetings with theexecutive of the Stewardship Association ofMunicipalities, town councils, rural developmentassociations, environmental committees,corporations, and private landowners.

The funding from WHC represents 7.3% of the totalproject cost. The WHC grant supports a portion of thesalaries and travel for wetland conservation andstewardship program delivery staff.

Project Contact: Gerry Yetman, EHJV ProgramManager, Nfld. and Labrador Dept. of Environment &Conservation, Inland Fish & Wildlife Division, CornerBrook NL


Nova Scotia Eastern Habitat Joint Venture (EHJV) WetlandStewardship Program

WHC Approved Project Grant $33,250Total Project Budget $1,063,000

The NS-EHJV Wetland Stewardship Program’s focus isdirected at facilitating partnerships to conserve bothwetland habitat and biodiversity in Nova Scotia, andcommunicating the critical ecological role of wetlandsand associated upland habitats.

The project activities focus on wetland and associatedupland habitat conservation in agricultural andcoastal landscapes. Throughout Nova Scotia, wetlandsand associated upland habitats continue to be

threatened by human impacts. With nearly 75% ofinterior lands and 95% of coastal lands in Nova Scotiaprivately owned, a strong stewardship program isessential for the conservation of freshwater andcoastal wetlands.

The NS-EHJV partnership re-evaluated the delivery ofagricultural wetland stewardship projects in 2005/06in response to the introduction of the federalAgriculture Policy Framework (APF). The partnershipis confident that the development of APF programs(e.g. Provincial Greencover Program, RegionalGreencover Program etc.) will continue to

RESULTS & ACHIEVEMENTSKings Agricultural Wetland Biodiversity Conservation Initiative:

Funding was approved for the multi-year Provincial Greencover (Agricultural Policy Framework) Project to demonstrate beneficial management practicesassociated with riparian edges. The project agreement was signed by the province and is currently awaiting signature by the federal government.Potential project sites were selected and initial contact was made with agricultural producers.A project was scoped with a local agricultural processing plant to restore a 2 acre wetland and incorporate it into an existing trail system.The artwork and second draft of text were completed for the production of the agricultural brochure on “Water for the Farm - Beneficial ManagementPractices That Can Reduce Farm Impact on Surface Water”

Provincial Agriculture Activities:The partners involved in the Lafarge North America Wetland Stewardship Project participated in an initial planning session that established both asteering committee and a field committee. The project will fund wetland conservation activities on 4-5 sites within a 30 km radius of the Lafarge plant inBrookfield, Colchester County.The NS-EHJV Stewardship Coordinator provided agricultural related support and information to personnel from the N.S. Soil & Crop ImprovementAssociation, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, the provincial water groups, N.S. Dept. of Agriculture & Fisheries, and N.S. Agriculture College.

Municipal Stewardship – Stewardship Coordinator:conducted one lakeshore discovery paddle, with Acadia University and the Municipality of Kings, for approximately 20 cottage owners and local Scoutsto increase lakeshore landowner awareness of the importance of riparian edges and buffers.participated in a municipal lake water quality monitoring program supported a municipal government in the development of a draft planning strategy that proposes buffer zones along waterways and in coastal/wetlandzones participated in presentations to a coastal municipal government that encouraged the maintenance of its no development by-law for coastal wetlandsled a coastal discovery tour for the Town of Clark’s Harbour's “Island Days” with Acadia University and the Cape Sable Important Bird Area (CSIBA)Committee.

Coastal Habitat Stewardship – Stewardship Coordinator:provided advice and support to the CSIBA Committee and Coordinator on projects including the Coastal Stewardship Project, environment nature camps,the Birding Tourism Destination Project, and the Dune Restoration Project.delivered three CSIBA environmental/nature camps for approximately 30 youth from the local community and participated in five fieldtrips/presentations.assisted the CSIBA delivery of the Coastal Habitat Conservation Project for Cape Sable Island. This was the first year of a 2 year project focused onconserving 100 acres of coastal habitat on Cape Sable Island through a combination of acquisition and stewardship agreements. Approximately 72 acreswere conserved and three stewardship agreements were signed in 2005-2006.A second component of the project is a dune restoration activity in partnership with a local corporation. Sand dredged from the harbour has been placedon site (approximately 2 acres) and the local high school has agreed to participate in the re-planting of dune grasses.

Other Stewardship Activities – Stewardship Coordinator:led five field trips (four in Kings County) for a local naturalist group. Approximately 50 people in total participated in the trips.Approximately 200-250 Grade 4 students in four schools in Kings County participated in Greenwing field days.In partnership with the Botanical Curator at Acadia University, led one coastal island discovery tour with 10 participants.

In partnership with the N.S. Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division Biodiversity Section, a double-sided laminated fact sheet with informationon Nova Scotia common salt marsh plants was developed for use primarily by school groups.provided wetland conservation advice and support to a variety of groups and committees (e.g. Bluenose ACAF Tern Steering Committee, the Minas BasinWorking Group/Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership, the Nova Scotia Nature Trust Annapolis Valley Regional Working Group, the Kings CommunityEconomic Development Agency's Environment Committee and the Pereau Water Group).


complement the actions of the Kings AgriculturalWetlands Biodiversity Conservation Initiative(KAWBCI) and other NS-EHJV wetland conservationprojects delivered in the agricultural landscape. Severalnew partnerships were formed throughout the year inboth the agricultural and coastal landscape and manyexisting partnerships were strengthened to ensureefficient delivery of wetland conservation action.

The funds from WHC represented 3.1% of the totalproject cost. The WHC grant supported a portion ofthe salary of the Stewardship Coordinator and habitatstewardship program activities.

Project Contact: Glen Parsons, N.S. EHJV ProgramManager, N.S. Dept. of Natural Resources, WildlifeDivision, Kentville, NS

Prince Edward Island Eastern Habitat Joint Venture WetlandStewardship Program


This project developed a variety of stewardshipprograms such as wetland restoration, livestockfencing programs, riparian enhancement, soilconservation and nutrient management that directlybenefit wetlands and aquatic wildlife. A large focus ofthis project is on private land stewardship to showthat better techniques exist to sustain land resources,at the same time benefiting wetlands and otherwildlife habitat.

The P.E.I. Wetland Stewardship Program is an on-goingEastern Habitat Joint Venture Program that hassuccessfully conserved and protected over 6,000hectares of upland and wetland since 1991. This hasbeen accomplished through the cooperation ofwetland conservation organizations and agriculturalgroups working to conserve wetlands and achievesustainable agriculture.

1. Agricultural StewardshipProvincial agriculture departments are very effectivein delivering agriculture programs but have noexperience in developing biodiversity or habitatprograms. Through this project NAWMP partners aretaking the first steps in cooperatively developing anddelivering Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs),designed to incorporate biodiversity and habitatprograms into farm management practices, to thefarm community. These BMPs will directly enhancebiodiversity while also contributing to Agricultural

Policy Framework (APF) priorities of improved air, soiland water quality. This initiative is linked with theEnvironmental Farm Plan and re-enforces the conceptthat sustainable farming includes both economics andthe environment. The agricultural program issupported by existing funding through the provincialSustainable Resource Conservation Program and isprotected by agreements signed between thelandowner and the Minister of Agriculture andForestry.

2. Agricultural WetlandsThe Small Marsh Program continues with theenhancement of small wetlands, including abandonedborrow pits and existing beaver dams, andconstruction of wetlands, where feasible, to aid inreducing excessive amounts of nutrients beingexported from the farm to natural wetlands andwatercourses. Up to 35 small wetlands were enhancedunder this program and up to 50 sites were assessedand prioritized. These projects are cost shared withthe landowner and protected by agreements signedbetween the landowner and Ducks Unlimited Canada.

The funding from WHC represented 4.3% of the totalproject budget. The WHC grant supported a portion ofthe EHJV Coordinator’s salary, benefits and travelassociated with the agricultural stewardship program

Project Contact: Gerald MacDougall, Manager, Fishand Wildlife, PEI Dept. of Environment and Energy,Charlottetown, PEI

"Coastal landscape in Queen's County" - Newell/NSDNR "Cape Sable Coastal Stewardship Project" - Pat Hudson/CSIBA "Cape Sable Dune Restoration Project" - Pat Hudson/CSIBA


New Brunswick Eastern Habitat Joint Venture Wetlands Conservation


This project’s securement activities will targetcoastal habitats along the Bay of Fundy, Gulf ofSt. Lawrence and Northumberland Strait as wellas floodplain and dykeland habitats throughoutthe Saint John River, and Shepody areas.Provincial wetland and coastal habitatconservation policies were supported throughstewardship initiatives as they were deliveredthroughout the province.

The productivity of secured floodplain anddykeland marshes received enhancement toensure stable water levels during brood rearingperiods. Secured coastal marshes were conservedin their natural state or restored if degraded asthey provide important nutrient sources formoulting, breeding, nesting and foraging site forwaterfowl and other avian species.

Securement of wetlands for biodiversity focused onagricultural lands through 10-year conservationagreements. The recent announcement of theAgricultural Policy Framework (APF) by thegovernment of Canada provides new opportunities forcollaboration for wetland conservation forbiodiversity. Wildlife habitat projects were deliveredon the Province’s agricultural landscapes throughintegrated land use techniques. Projects linked withthe New Brunswick Environmental Farm Plan

program, reinforcing sustainable farming thatincludes economics and the environment.

The funding from WHC represented 2.5% of the totalproject budget and 26% of the total cost of extensionactivities. The WHC grant supported extension andcoordination activities.

Project Contact: Todd Byers, N.B. EHJV Coordinator,N.B. Dept. of Natural Resources, Fish & WildlifeDivision, Fredericton NB

RESULTS & ACHIEVEMENTSThere has been considerable interest in the delineation and classification of wetlands and wet areas in New Brunswick. The basic need for setting clearpolicy, management objectives and operational guidelines requires the development of inventories identifying the location, size and type of all wetlands andareas prone to excessive rutting, across the province.

Currently in New Brunswick wetlands are mapped through aerial photo interpretation as part of an integrated land classification. Wetlands are assignedattributes and classified based on the Canadian Wetlands Classification System. Classification from aerial photography can result in biases of certain wetlandclasses and in general, smaller wetlands are not delineated using this approach. The project assessed the feasibility of using predictive models that produceda depth-to-water map for NB to identify small unmapped wetlands. A comparative analysis of all provincial wetland mapping tools with the latest version ofthe provincial flow-channel, wet-areas and depth-to-water map was completed to identify the biases of typical wetland mapping techniques by ecoregion,wetland class and forest cover type.

The total area of wetlands and coastal features mapped from aerial photo interpretation (DNR) was 387,070 ha, representing an increase over the previous(SNB) inventory in NB. Biases were largely due to both partial provincial coverage and resolution of wetland delineation. Significant variability occurredbetween differences by wetland class. In comparison, the depth-to-water mapping identified 1,125,380 ha as class 1 with very poor soil drainage (includesopen water and wetland features) across NB. The relative proportions of well drained soils were lowest in the Eastern Lowlands and Grand Lake ecoregions(6, 7) and greatest in the Highlands and Upland ecoregions (1, 2, 3)

Additional work is required to include an automated classification component, recent digital orthophotograghy, RADARSAT and LANDSAT imagery to refinethe depth -to-water mapping for New Brunswick. Incorporation of both the aerial photo-interpreted wetland inventory and the predictive wet areas modelwill provide a comprehensive map of various hydrographic features required for effective regulation of environmental legislation, wetland policyimplementation and operational planning.

Figure 4. Flow-channel and wet-areas map (white to red, correspondingto a depth to water below the soil surface from 0 to 1 m), overlain ondigital orthophoto, also overlain with the independently derived ServiceNew Brunswick wetland features (green). Data source: NB-DNR.


Protection des milieux humides PCHE-Québec (Protection of Wetlands,EHJV – Quebec)


The Forest Wetlands Protection Project – EHJV2005/06 will continue volunteer conservationactivities that have been underway for severalyears in Quebec.

In order to conserve forest wetlands that areconsidered highly valuable habitats forwaterfowl and biodiversity, the Fondation de lafaune du Québec, with a contribution fromWildlife Habitat Canada, has implemented afinancial support framework for foreststakeholders and environmental organizations.Since April 1, 2002, these groups have been ableto receive an amount (maximum of 60% of thetotal cost of their projects) to finance themapping and characterization of forest wetlandson private lands, to educate landowners about theimportance of protecting these environments and tosign conservation agreements with these landowners.

In addition to appearing in NAWMP-Quebec’sprogramming, this program is part of the Foundation’sForest Landscape Intervention Strategy, which receivedfinancial assistance from the Habitat StewardshipProgram for Species at Risk (Canadian Wildlife Service,Environment Canada). In addition, the results of thefirst projects, specifically the signing of more than 474conservation agreements and the protection of morethan 3,600 ha, have been of interest to several forestorganizations (private forestdevelopment agencies, forestassociations, producer’sfederations, Model Forest),waterfowlers associations and otherhabitat protection organizations. In2005, the Fondation continued 2projects that began in 2004 andinitiated approximately six newprojects. These projects made itpossible to protect approximately600 additional hectares ofwaterfowl habitat.

In addition to the Programme deprotection des milieux humidesforestiers, the Fondation

contributed to EHJV – Québec’s communicationsactivities to publicize the excellent results of thePlan’s partners’ efforts in Quebec.

The funds from WHC represented 2.2% of the totalproject cost. The WHC grant supported salaries,materials, travel and communications for thestewardship component of the project.

Project Contact: Christine Bélanger, Coordonnatricedes projets, Bernard Beaudin, Président-directeurgénéral, Fondation de la faune du Québec, Sainte-Foy, QC.

RESULTS & ACHIEVEMENTSForested Wetlands

7 projects related to the protection of forested wetlands were funded in 2004/2005 under the“Cadre” (context) of financial support for the protection of wetlands on private lands launchedin 2001 (one project started in 2003; 6 new projects began in 2004).

About 100 “milieux” were characterized. Overall, these projects permitted the protection ofmore than 1,100 ha of forested wetlands on private lands thanks to the signing of 181 voluntaryconservation agreements.

Communication of the Plan (North American Waterfowl Management Plan)Ducks Unlimited and Quebec Wildlife (Faune Québec) organized some media events. Thesepartners assumed the costs of these events despite the names of the Fondation and WHC beingmentioned.

Since 1999, the engagement of 15 local organizations and close to 480 (land)owners in theachievement of 34 Quebec wetland conservation projects has permitted the creation of a provincialconservation network of these lands.

Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs, Lac Antoine - C.Dubé, CRE-CN


Private Land Stewardship in Southern Ontario – The Ontario Wetland Habitat Fund (OWHF)


The Ontario Wetland Habitat Fund Program (OWHFProgram) works through field extensionrepresentatives who provide expert advice and engagelandowners in wetland conservation. The OWHFProgram assists landowners in developing andimplementing a conservation plan for their propertyand financial incentives to undertake wetlandconservation. The OWHF Program secures wetlandhabitats on private lands through the signing of 10-year conservation agreements.

The OWHF Program works directly with privatelandowners to secure, restore and enhance wetlandsand associated uplands, which are priority actions inOntario Eastern Habitat Joint Venture (OEHJV)Ontario Implementation Plan, and all contributingdirectly to the North American WaterfowlManagement Plan.

In addition to the WHC grant, the OWHF Programreceived financial contributions to the program from:US Fish and Wildlife Service, Ontario Ministry ofNatural Resources, BHP Billiton, Trillium Foundation,Canadian Wildlife Service and the Oak Ridges MoraineFoundation.

The OWHF is administered as a joint project ofWildlife Habitat Canada and the Ontario Ministry ofNatural Resources.

RESULTS & ACHIEVEMENTS212 projects reviewed for OWHF funding196 approved projects for OWHF funding

All Projects SummaryTotal Project Cost: $1,792,156Total Landowner Contribution: $1,249,421Total OWHF Contribution: $542,714

Total Acres Secured: 26,562Total Acres Enhanced: 9,135Total Wetland Acres Enhanced: 4,895Total Upland Acres Enhanced: 4,239Cost per Project: $2,768Cost per Acre: $59

Total Referrals: 608Referrals to OEHJV programs & stewardship programs: 523Referrals to other programs/organizations: 85

All Birds - All Habitats Funded Only Project Summary:# Projects: 43Total Project Cost: $459,082Total Landowner Contribution: $326,341Total OWHF Contribution: $130,962

Total Acres Secured: 4,328Total Acres Enhanced: 1,525Total Wetland Acres Enhanced: 813Total Upland Acres Enhanced: 712Cost per Project: $3,045Cost per Acre: $85

D. van Hemessen

The funding from WHC represented 20% of the totalproject budget. The WHC grant supported a portion ofthe enhancement of habitat projects, salaries for theprogram staff and operating costs for wetlandstewardship program delivery.

Project Contact: Lynn McIntyre, Director ofStewardship, Wildlife Habitat Canada, Ottawa, ON

A two acre marsh was restored in a wet field never successfully farmed on aproperty near Owen Sound. Ontario Wetland Habitat Fund representative Dougvan Hemessen worked on a design with the landowner that was excavated inNovember 2004. In the first season the wetland naturalized beautifully, providinghabitat for a variety of ducks and other wildlife (see photo, left). The OWHFfinancial contribution was matched four to one by the landowner for this project.


Habitat Conservation and Stewardship in Saskatchewan


This project secured, enhanced, and managedwetland and upland habitat in the Key Program Areasof the Missouri Coteau including the Chaplin/OldWives/Reed Lake Complex, the Souris River Basinincluding the Moose Mountain Uplands, and theManitou Lake region of the Cutknife Uplands. Otherareas include the Quill Lakes watershed, and theQu’Appelle River basin including Fairy Hill Marsh.Securing (480 acres through transfer of title) andenhancing (650 acres through cropland conversion, and410 acres through establishment of grazing systems andwater development) wetland and upland habitat forwaterfowl and grassland birds will improve and protectnative prairie and shoreline habitats for migratory birdspecies, species at risk, and associated endemic plantand animal biodiversity. Saskatchewan WatershedAuthority (SWA) monitors, assesses and manages 82,500acres of existing NAWMP Prairie Shores-secured lands.SWA protects and improves privately managed lands(16,800 acres) through stewardship initiatives aimed atnative prairie and wetland/riparian habitat protectionand enhancement. Improved native pasture andriparian condition, and conversion of marginalcropland to perennial forage will protect and improvesource water quality. Management of existing SWA landswill be monitored to maximize biological benefits forupland nesting waterfowl and other migratory birds.

RESULTS & ACHIEVEMENTSSWA conserved a total of 1,073 acres through cooperative habitatenhancement projects, including 660 acres of cropland converted to perennialcover in the Missouri Coteau, and fencing and cropland conversion to defergrazing on 413 acres of native prairie in the Missouri Coteau. SWA influenced16,800 acres of native prairie and wetland/riparian areas through voluntarystewardship agreements with private landowners. 14,360 acres wereinfluenced in the Missouri Coteau, 1905 acres were influenced in the CutknifeUplands, and 535 acres were influenced in the Allan/Tiger/Minichinas Hills.

The level of funding for thisPrairie Habitat Joint VentureInitiative from WHC isapproximately 8.3% of the totalproject budget. The WHC’s grantsupported program activities thatinclude:

Native Prairie StewardshipNative Prairie RestorationEvaluation of Adaptive PastureManagement

In addition, funds from WHCcontributed toward the printingand distribution of the Saskatchewan WatershedAuthority’s (SWA’s) quarterly “Prairie Update” newsletterthat profiles landowner success stories and is circulatedto over 1,100 landowners in Saskatchewan.

Project Contact: Bob Carles, Vice-President,Saskatchewan Watershed Authority (SWA), Regina, SK

Cheverie Creek Salt Marsh and Tidal River Restoration Project

WHC Approved Project Grant $4,500 (carried forward from 2003/2004)

Total Project Budget $44,985

The primary project goal of this project was to restorea more natural tidal regime to a tidally restricted

wetland system. The Ecology Action Centre hasaccomplished this goal. Restoration activities haveallowed Cheverie Creek to return to a more naturalsalt marsh and tidal river system. The marsh systemhas sufficient wildlife habitat, biodiversity, fisheries,shellfish, nutrient production and export to continue

RESULTS & ACHIEVEMENTS— 3 years of pre-restoration monitoring activities at both restoration (Cheverie Creek) and reference (Bass Creek) sites,

• Replacement of original culvert with larger aluminum culvert in December 2005• Extensive community outreach and stewardship activities through production of materials, presentations, and community events such as marsh

walks— Regional recognition of Cheverie Creek Restoration Project leading to greater support for coastal wetland protection and restoration in NS generally

through the production of materials, presentations, and education events— Completed audit of tidal barriers into the lower Bay of Fundy and contribution to a regional project by St. Mary's University, Department of

Transportation and Public Works (DOTPW), and Environment Canada to develop a GIS database of tidal barriers and potential coastal wetlandrestoration sites in the Bay of Fundy,

— The project team worked with the community to design signage, a boardwalk and other interpretative materials for the site— Ecology Action Centre's Salt Marsh Team received a Gulf of Maine Visionary Award (group category) in recognition of its efforts to promote salt marsh

restoration in Nova Scotia.

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its maturation. Over the long term, it will evolvenaturally in response to changingenvironmental conditions.

Over the 3-year project period, the WHC grantrepresented 27% of the total project cost. Theproject benefited from the involvement of abroad range of partners.

Project contact: Coastal Coordinator, EcologyAction Centre (EAC), Halifax, NS

New culvert resulting in the return of a more

natural salt marsh and tidal river system

Murre Conservation Funding Agreement

WHC Project Grant $30,000

In 2005, an agreement was finalized to establish theNewfoundland and Labrador Murre ConservationFund. This fund receives a portion of the revenuesderived from the sale of wildlife habitat conservationstamps for migratory game bird hunting inNewfoundland and Labrador and directs them towardMurre Conservation activities that will enhance Murremanagement. The Fund is administered by the LegacyNature Trust through the Newfoundland and LabradorMurre Conservation Fund Committee.

The Committee is comprised of representatives fromWildlife Habitat Canada; Environment Canada,Canadian Wildlife Service; Newfoundland andLabrador Department of Environment andConservation, Wildlife Division; the Murre AdvisoryGroup; and a representative from the academiccommunity with recognized scientific expertise in thestatus and population biology of seabirds and theirhabitats or in the conservation biology and ecology ofseabirds. A representative of the Legacy Nature Trust(LNT) has observer status on the committee.

Funds have been held in trust by WHC pendingfinalization of this agreement, and in 2005 the initialportion of these funds were transferred to the LNT.Please visit the LNT site for more information on thefund www.legacynaturetrust.ca (select ‘projects’/’oneocean – marine’/’current projects –opportunities’/’murre conservation fund’).

Common Murre © James F. Parnell

Cory Aldous


Élaboration de systèmes d’aménagement intégré des sites d’intérêtsfauniques (écozones), identifiés par les trappeurs cris, suivant unprocessus d’apprentissage-collaboratif, dans la pessière noire nordiqueet en regard de la nouvelle entente Cri-Québec

WHC Approved Project Grant $12,000(carried forward from 2002/2003)

Total Project Budget $95,000

The main goal of this project is to propose anintegrated management system in high potentialwildlife sectors, which meets the needs of differentusers and focuses on the integrated and sustainablemanagement of resources. The use of a collaborativelearning process ensures participation andconsideration of all stakeholders (Crees, forestindustries and government managers) throughout theexercise.

This Doctoral graduate scholarship project isthoroughly researched and well designed with anexcellent partnership, including aboriginals, industry,non-government organizations, and government. Itwill lead to a natural resource management

Winter habitat from air - H.Jacqumain

RESULTS & ACHIEVEMENTSMoose Habitat Needs in the Northern Black Spruce Forest and Impacts of Forest Harvesting

One aerial survey completed (December) to detect any predation or hunting mortality, to evaluate the state of moose collars, and to locate moose inanticipation of the capture session. During that survey, two moose in the northern territory were missing, but one was located during the moose capture.

Habitat Inventory and Habitat DatabaseImportant habitat characteristics (e.g. food, cover, forest stand characteristics, etc.) were qualified and quantified (inventory conducted in summer 2005 inhabitat used by moose in 2004). The information was added to the existing database on the description of habitat types. A request was made to theMinistère des Ressources Naturelles et de la Faune du Québec in December 2005 to access all the information required to update the ecoforestrydatabase. This information will be available in April 2006 to allow the completion of the final GIS analyses (e.g. habitat preference, sites re-utilisation, etc.).

Interviews with Cree Tallymen and Moose HuntersInterviews were completed with 14 other tallymen and moose hunters. Thirty interviews were completed all together (more than planned at the beginningof the project). Transcripts, coding and preliminary analysis of all interviews were conducted using qualitative analysis software (Nvivo). To validate preliminary conclusions and obtain missing information, a validation session was held in Waswanipi with four knowledgeable tallymen andmoose hunters (already previously interviewed). The group session included the participation of local Cree Trapper Association and Waswanipi ForestAuthority representatives.

Development of a Common Understanding and Proposal of Socio-Ecological Adapted Management StrategiesMeetings were held during the past year with the Cree Trapper Association, Waswanipi Cree Model Forest staff and researchers, forest companies (mainlyTembec) other academia, the Ministère des Ressources Naturelles et de la Faune du Québec, and the Canadian Forest Service, to keep partners informedabout the project. Integration of Cree and western science knowledge and drafting adapted management strategies will be completed by the project researcher in thecoming year.

Knowledge TransferA complete description of the project is available on the Waswanipi website (http://www.wcmf.ca).In July, in conjunction with the traditional Chewetau, educational games related to wildlife and trees were organized, and informal discussions took placewith Waswanipi tallymen, hunters, and citizens.The project researchers participated in Ndoho Istchee project meetings and gave a presentation on the project to the Waswanipi Cree Model Forest Boardof Directors in Montreal.Project researchers also met with the biologist of the Cree Regional Authority to evaluate how the project findings could contribute to its wildlife files. In May, a documentary on the project was broadcast by Radio Canada on the television show La Semaine Verte. The project was presented to, and well received by, the Atikamekw of Obejiwan in the framework of their earth week.In August, a presentation on the project was also given at the XXII International Union for Forest Research Organizations World Congress in Australiaresulting in productive discussions on the project.

[Development of integrated management systems for wildlife sites (ecozones), identified by Cree trappers, following a collaborativelearning process in the Northern black spruce stand and in regard to the new Cree-Quebec agreement]

framework that will meet multiple objectives, such asthe sustained harvest of timber and moose, a healthymoose population and the needs of traditional andsport hunting.

Project Contact: Hugo Jacqmain, Ph.D. Candidate,Laval University, Quebec, QC


Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamps & Prints

2005 & 2006 Conservation Stamp and PrintThe Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stampand Print are produced each year through uniquepartnerships between WHC, the Canadian WildlifeService of Environment Canada, Canadian Art Printsand Canadian wildlife artists. The conservation stampis purchased primarily by waterfowl hunters tovalidate their migratory game bird hunting permits,but it is also sold to print purchasers, stamp collectors,and individuals interested in contributing toconservation, restoration and enhancement of wildlifehabitat in Canada.

In 2005/06 the stampand print featured theimage “Wintering West– Harlequin Ducks”conceived by wildlifeartist W. Allan Hancockof Courtenay, BC. Thiswas first selection of a W. Allan Hancock image for theCanadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp andthe second time that Harlequin ducks were featuredon the stamp (pictured at right).

During 2005/06, W.Allan Hancock participated in anumber of events that highlighted the 2005 CanadianWildlife Habitat Stamp & Print. From attending launchevents to presenting prints, Allan was an enthusiasticsupporter of the stamp & print program.

In the fall of 2005, WHC held the art competition toselect the image for the 2006 stamp and print.Selected Canadian wildlife artists were invited tosubmit entries to the competition and 13 artistscompeted for this year’s selection. The judging washeld at the Museum of Nature on October 24th.Serving on the judging panel were: Bruce Di Labio (DiLabio Birding, ornithology); Michel Gosselin(Canadian Museum of Nature, Collection Manager,ornithology/art); W. Allan Hancock (wildlife artist, 2005stamp artist, art); Lyse Rousseau (Rousseau Wildlife,Philatelic, Numismatic Gallery, stamp/art); and, DarylSeip (Canadian Wildlife Service of EnvironmentCanada, habitat). Each submission was judgedfollowing the strict criteria for the competition. Formore information on the art competition and theselection process used, please visit:http://www.whc.org/ConservationStamp-ArtCompetition.htm.

The winning entry was “Resting time – Brant Geese”by Pierre Leduc of Stoneham, QC. This is Pierre’s third

art competition selection and the first time that theCanadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation stamp will beproduced from a portion of the painting, while thelimited edition prints will depict Pierre’s full work.

The Stamps & Prints were promoted at a number of events and developed through a number ofinitiatives in 2005-2006:

Stamp launch events:- breakfast event at the Canadian Museum of

Nature on April 4th featuring a talk on Harlequinducks by Steve Wendt, Director Migratory Birdsfor the Canadian Wildlife Service ofEnvironment Canada

- artist signing Galerie Rousseau in Montreal(April 2nd)

Promotional activities:- Development of a small brochure depicting the

images of all the stamps from 1985 through 2005to support our dealers and our promotionalefforts

- Direct solicitation of dealers, collectors, stampclubs and WHC supporters and selectedadvertising

- S.I.R. in-store promotion and contest duringSeptember/October in Manitoba

- Manitoba Wildlife Federation promotion inconjunction with Waterfowl Mentoring Days

Product improvements undertaken- Lapel pin cards were enhanced- Development of promotional packaging for

corner block and stamp sheet philatelicproducts for 2006

As well, in 2005/06 significant effort was taken toclarify and promote the Conservation Edition printprogram. Conservation Edition signed and numberedreproductions are published exclusively for WHC todonate to wildlife habitat conservation organizationsfor fundraising activities. Over the years hundreds ofconservation edition prints have been sold orauctioned by conservation organizations to raisefunds to support their initiatives. In 2005/06, over 470CE prints were distributed for these purposes, raisingan estimated $70,000 for the work of habitatconservation groups across Canada.

In March 2006, Wildlife Habitat Canada informed ourlist of Canadian Wildlife artists that are traditionallyinvited to compete in the annual art competition thatWHC would not be holding a competition for the 2007stamp image. The image for the 2007 Stamp and PrintProgram will be selected from a back-up painting thatWHC secured from a previous art competition.

Stamp Products (see our 2006 products atwww.whc.org/2006Products.htm)

Each year, the stamp is available in fourconfigurations:

Stamp affixed to the Migratory Game Bird HuntingPermit ($8.50);The Souvenir Sheet, consisting of a single stamp inan attractive booklet, available in mint ($8.50) orsigned by the artist ($20.00);Panes of 16 stamps ($136.00); andCorner Blocks (Lower Right, Lower Left, UpperRight, Upper Left) of four stamps each ($34.00).

The conservation stamps are available at Canada PostPhilatelic Centres, Stamp Dealers across NorthAmerica, and from Wildlife Habitat Canada. MigratoryGame Bird Hunting Permits are available at all CanadaPost outlets.

Limited Edition PrintsIn partnership with Canadian Art Prints, LimitedEdition Prints of the Canadian Wildlife HabitatConservation Stamp image are produced every year.Proceeds from the sale of the prints fund WHC’sconservation programs. The prints go on sale April 1 ofeach year. A mint and/or signed stamp must bepurchased with each print. Stamps and prints frommany previous years are still available.

The Limited Edition consists of 9,500 reproductionsof the image, signed by the artist.

The Medallion Edition consists of 1,300 reproductionsof the image, signed by the artist with a gold-plated medallion of the image.

The Executive Edition consists of 150 reproductionsof the image, signed by the artist, with a gold-plated medallion of the image and an originalcolour pencil remarque by the artist.


2006 Stamp & Print Image

About The Artist - Pierre LeducBorn in Valleyfield in 1957, Pierre Leduc began his career as a scientificillustrator at the Université du Québec at Trois-Rivières. His botanyprofessor showed him the rudiments of the discipline while he obtainedhis B.A. in biology. He worked for seven years illustrating scientificpublications in ecology, zoology, entomology and especially botany.

He then discovered the world of nature painters and he fell in love! In1986, he decided to work full-time as an artistic painter. His travels andexcursions made him realize that nature can be a limitless source ofinspiration. “I'm a contemplator who absorbs his surroundings.” Stilltoday, he has the feeling of seeing nature with the amazed eyes of achild and still takes pleasure in discovering the living world.

To date, he has participated in 60 exhibitions and frequently cooperatedwith nature conservation agencies, and several of his art works havebeen used to illustrate stamps and coins.

The artist currently lives in Stoneham in Québec. You can view Pierre'swork at his website.

About The Painting - “Resting Time - Brant Geese”"Year after year, I see Brants passing by during their long migration tothe Canadian Arctic. It is always a great show announcing that summeris coming up. And for my great pleasure, they land along the coast andin the islands to rest a little. They are smaller and more wary than theCanada geese; they should be observed discreetly."

- Pierre Leduc.

2006 StampPierre Leduc,

“Resting time - Brant Geese” 2006 Print - “Resting time - Brant Geese”by Pierre Leduc of Stoneham, QC

Pewter Pin

The Conservation Edition consists of 800 signed andnumbered reproductions published exclusively forWildlife Habitat Canada to donate to wildlifehabitat conservation organizations to supporttheir fundraising activities.

Pewter PinIn addition, WHC produces a pewter pin based onthe stamp image and rendered from the artist'ssketch.

Please contact Pauline Fitchett ([email protected]),Coordinator Product Management, Wildlife HabitatCanada for availability and pricing information.


Habitat Biodiversity in Canada’s ForestedLandscapesIn November 2005, WHC released its second websitehabitat feature map and commentary on “HabitatBiodiversity in Canada’s Forested Landscapes”. InCanada, forest dominated landscapes are importanthabitats and these regions include most of thecountry’s wetlands. The forest habitat maps in thisreport are the basis for a brief commentary on thediversity and differences in Canada’s forest habitats.This report can be found on our website athttp://www.whc.org/Featured_Habitat_Maps.htm.

PresentationsEd Wiken made 2 presentations on Canadian wetlandhabitats at side events associated with the globalClimate Change and Biodiversity meetings inMontreal in December. One emphasized the impactsof climate change on Canadian wetlands. The secondemphasized wetland biodiversity as well as climatechange (part of the 11th Meeting of the SubsidiaryBody on Scientific, Technical and Technological

Advice of the Convention on Biological Diversity). Thewetland/peatland presentations aimed to highlightparticular conservation concerns (i.e. policies,adaptation measures).

Sharing Canada’s Wetland AchievementsWHC, the Global Environmental Centre and othergroups have cooperated to consolidate knowledge andexpertise related to Canada’s wetland/peatlandconservation and achievements. This has been donethrough the Canadian folder of the international PeatPortal website. Information is available at:www.whc.org/CanadasWetlandAchievementsSharedGlobally.htm

WHC Input to RAMSAR Wetlands ReportWHC prepared and submitted a report to the CWSRamsar Wetland Coordination Office on WHC’s relatedcontributions during 2003/04. A copy of this reportcan be downloaded from our website athttp://www.whc.org/documents/documents/RamsarContributions03_04.pdf.

Applied Habitat Assessment and Reporting Activities

WHC’s strategic involvement in funding provincialNorth American Waterfowl Management Plan(NAWMP) initiatives is undertaken in conjunctionwith the activities of the Joint Ventures of NAWMP.

North American Waterfowl ManagementPlan (NAWMP) and North American BirdConservation Initiative (NABCI)The NAWMP was signed by Canada and the U.S. in1986 and by Mexico in 1994. The primary goals of theplan are to increase the continental populations ofmigratory waterfowl, as well as protect and enhancethe habitats for these waterfowl. In the late 1990s,planning efforts related to other birds (e.g. shorebirds,water birds and land birds) began on a continentalscale under the NABCI. Existing Joint Ventureinitiatives under NAWMP are being used tocoordinate, plan and implement the NABCI.

WHC participated at a number of NAWMP and NABCImeetings in 2005/06.

Eastern Habitat Joint Venture (EHJV) andPrairie Habitat Joint Venture (PHJV)As noted above Joint Ventures were created toimplement the NAWMP through various conservationprojects across the continent. WHC was represented in2005/06 on the EHJV by Kathleen Blanchard, on theOntario EHJV by Mark Stabb, and on the PHJV by EdWiken.

WHC participated as an active member of provincialEHJV, and PHJV committee meetings in 2005/06. As of February 2006, WHC determined that it wouldno longer participate at the provincial board levels ofthe EHJV, but will continue to participate at boardmeetings at the full Joint Venture level.

Inter-provincial, National and Continental Conservation Participation


Wildlife Habitat Canada is one of Canada’s leadingvoices for stewardship. WHC spearheads two nationalstewardship award programs – the Forest StewardshipRecognition Program and the Countryside CanadaStewardship Recognition Program. These awardprograms recognize individuals, organizations andcompanies for exceptional stewardship in Canada’sforests and on our agricultural lands. The programsare intended to promote stewardship and biodiversityconservation throughout Canada.

Advancing Stewardship – Promoting Habitat Conservation ACTION

Wildlife Habitat Canada undertakes a number of activities directed toward our objective of promoting habitatconservation action. Among these are our Stewardship Recognition Award Programs, our 4th national survey ofattitudes and behaviours of rural landowners, our Citizen Science Network initiative. As well, our workadministering both the Ontario Wetland Habitat Fund in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of NaturalResources and our climate change in peatlands and forests initiative undertaken with funding from CIDAcontinued in 2005/2006.

Stewardship Recognition Award Programs

The Governor General of Canada – Patron ofWildlife Habitat Canada

Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C.,C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General of Canada, hasgraciously agreed to serve as Patron of Wildlife HabitatCanada. The Governor General’s public support of WHC’sconservation activities will help to raise the profile ofstewardship across Canada.

Forest Stewardship Recognition Program

The Forest Stewardship Recognition Program (FSRP) isa national awards program that recognizes outstandingstewardship in Canada’s forests. The forest stewardshipaward is presented to individuals, organizations andcompanies. The award is intended to:

Promote good forest stewardship;Recognize the accomplishments of forestmanagers, workers and forest stewards;Encourage the use of innovative practices toconserve biodiversity; and,Increase public awareness of stewardship efforts inCanada’s forests.

Since 1998, well over 200 individuals, companies andorganizations have been honoured by the FSRP.Winners receive a limited editionprint of a painting entitled “NewMorning” by BC artist Don Li-Leger.This artwork was commissioned byWHC for this program to symbolizethe forest stewardship award.

The awards process is non-competitive. There is no limit to thenumber of awards issued annuallyas long as the nominees meet theapplication criteria and satisfy theselection process. Nominations arereviewed and evaluated at the

provincial level by a committee representing a widerange of forest biodiversity interests and backgrounds(forest industry, non-government and governmentorganizations, and other forest interest). Thecommittee may refer nominations to scientific oftechnical advisory. Awards are made to the recipientsat local award ceremonies that both profile theachievements of the recipient and promote theadoption by others of a similar stewardship approach.

This past year, a number of that year’s awardrecipients were recognized at local presentationevents:

Capital Regional District Parks (Victoria, BC, June1, 2005) David Rauscher, Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries

(Boyle, AB - May 24, 2005) Weyerhaeuser and Timberwest (Victoria,BC, April 10, 2005)

During 2005/2006, the selection process for thecoming year’s award recipients was also held.The selection committee identified 4outstanding individuals/groups to berecipients of the coming year’s award.

Presentation of FSRP Award toDavid Rauscher of Alberta-Pacific

Forest Industries

Canadian Forest Service(CFS)The CFS, part ofNatural Resources Canada, undertakes initiatives tosupport sustainable forestry and to improve industrycompetitiveness.

Ontario Ministry of NaturalResources (OMNR)OMNR is committed toprotecting and managing Ontario’s natural resources tomeet today’s needs and those of future generations.

A copy of the FSRP 2005/2006 Annual Report can bedownloaded as a pdf from WHC’s website at:http://www.whc.org/documents/FSRP_2006_eng.pdf.


WHC's Forest Stewardship ProgramPartners

The Forest Stewardship Recognition programbenefits from the support of our key programfounding partners:

The Forest ProductsAssociation of Canada(FPAC)FPAC is the industry representative of Canada’swood, pulp and paper producers. FPAC workswith member companies to promote Canadaas a leader in forest products trade, sustainableforest management and environmentalstewardship.

Ministry of Natural Resources

The Countryside Canada Stewardship RecognitionProgram was established to recognize and promoteexceptional land stewardship and wildlife habitatconservation in the agricultural community. AcrossCanada, the stewardship efforts of farmers, ranchers,agricultural organizations and rural landowners arehelping to ensure that wildlife habitat remains anintegral part of the agricultural landscape.

Since 2000, the Countryside Canada award has beenpresented to 66 individuals and organizations.

Recipients of a Countryside Canada award receive alimited edition print of The Awakening, a painting byartist Antony John. This artwork was commissioned byWHC to symbolize Countryside Canada. The paintingunderscores the need for understanding, caring andstewardship to achieve harmony with nature.

The awards process is non-competitive. There is nolimit to the number of awards issued annually as longas the nominees meet the application criteria andsatisfy the selection process. Nominations arereviewed and evaluated at the provincial level by acommittee representing a wide range of agriculturalinterests and backgrounds. The committee may refernominations to scientific of technical advisory. Awardsare made to the recipients at local award ceremoniesthat profile both the achievements of the recipient andpromote the adoption by others of a similarstewardship approach.

This past year, a number of award recipients wererecognized at local presentation events:

Wolf Ranch receives National Stewardship Award(Kamloops, BC, Oct 19, 2005) Farmers of the Fosters Creek watershedrecognized for Land Stewardship (Delta, ON, July21, 2005) Springpoint Colony recognized for LandStewardship (Pincher Creek, AB, May 24, 2005)

Springpoint Colony is recognizedwith a Countryside Canada award

Farmers of the Fosters Creek watershed receivetheir Countryside Canada award

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Countryside Canada Stewardship Recognition Program


During 2005/2006, the selection process for thecoming year’s award recipients was also held. Theselection committee identified 3 outstandingindividuals/groups to be recipients of the comingyear’s award.

WHC’s Countryside Canada Partners

The Countryside Canada Stewardship awardprogram benefits from the support of our keyfounding partners:

individuals from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Delta Waterfowl,Ducks Unlimited Canada, Keystone AgriculturalProducers, and the Prairie Habitat Joint Venture. Inaddition to the core EG&S survey, the Canadian ForestService of Natural Resources Canada supported a “drilldown” survey on the topics of Afforestation,Deforestation and Climate Change.

Results of the National Survey on Ecological Goodsand Services will be released in June 2006 andavailable for download at www.whc.org/NationalLandownerSurveys.htm.

For more information on the National Survey onEcological Goods and Services, please contact AmySeabrooke ([email protected]), Manager ofStewardship Projects, Wildlife Habitat Canada.

National Rural Landowners Survey on Ecological Goods and Services

In 2005, with support from Agriculture and Agri-FoodCanada’s Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Program, WHC initiated a leading edge survey onthe topic of ecological goods and services. TheNational Survey on Ecological Goods and Services isthe fourth in WHC’s series of National RuralLandowner Surveys, which began in 2000 in an effortto better understand rural landowners’ attitudes andbehaviours towards stewardship and conservation.Collectively, these surveys represent some of the mostcomprehensive work of their kind ever undertaken inCanada.

Ecological goods and services (EG&S) are the benefitsthat humans derive from healthy ecosystems, such asclean water, clean air, climate regulation and muchmore. Our ability to continue to benefit from thesegoods and services is greatly affected by ecosystemchange, occurring as a result of habitat fragmentation,invasive species, pollution, population and over-exploitation. WHC recognized the potential forproduction of EG&S in the working landscapes ofCanada and sought out the opportunity to furtherexplore this potential on agricultural lands.

Over 1700 farmers and ranchers were surveyed in aneffort to:

Benchmark attitudes and behaviours towardsEG&S, contributing to a better understanding oftheir willingness and capacity to provide EG&SInform the development of EG&S policy on farmand ranchlands in Canada.

The National Survey on Ecological Goods andServices was developed by Wildlife Habitat Canadawith input from an Advisory Committee comprised of

Canadian Federation ofAgriculture (CFA)The CFA represents theinterests of more than 200,000 Canadian farm families.The CFA is also dedicated to ensuring the continueddevelopment of a viable and vibrant agriculture andagri-food industry in Canada.

Agriculture andAgri-Food Canada (AAFC)AAFC’s Canadian Adaptation and Rural DevelopmentFund (CARD) is a financial supporter of theCountryside Canada program.


Citizen Science Network

Citizen Science or community-based monitoring(CBM) describes a process where concerned citizensmonitor the health of their local ecosystem. AcrossCanada, citizen scientists are collecting data to informkey issues like water quality, air quality, biodiversityand climate change, in an effort to assist communitiesin responding and adapting to environmental change.In this sense, Citizen Scientists are an asset to localsustainability efforts – building naturaland social capital and promotinginformed decision-making at thecommunity level.

The Citizen Science Project began inApril 2002 and evolved into the CitizenScience Network in June 2005 afteramalgamating with the CanadianCommunity Monitoring Network.

Our website (www.CitizenScience.ca) isthe best resource available in Canada forthose interested in citizen science. In2005, we registered a French domainname (www.citoyendelascience.ca) andbuilt up content on the site in bothofficial languages. Go online atCitizenScience.ca and you will now find:a comprehensive listing of monitoringprotocols available to citizen sciencegroups, including the EcologicalMonitoring and Assessment Network’s CBM ProtocolMatrix; links to data management solutions relevantto CBM; and tools for informing local policydevelopment. Our Directory of Monitoring Initiatives isa great resource for finding out who’s monitoring whatwhere across Canada, with over 280 groups andinitiatives registered. The goal for this site is tocontinue to develop content and resources for CBM,in an effort to continue to be what the US NaturalResources Defense Council calls, “the best the web hasto offer on community-based monitoring!”

Over the course of the last year we’ve added newequipment to our Equipment Bank, including: a GPS(global positioning system) unit, 2 pairs of chestwaders, storage solution, microscope slides, andslipcovers. These items add to our current stock of D-frame nets, field microscopes, dissolvedoxygen/temperature probe, alkalinity test kit, andpH/temperature probe, and are available for loan tocitizen science groups interested in water quality

monitoring (through the financial support of TDFriends of the Environment).

A detailed report of the 2005/06 annual activities forthe Citizen Science Network project may be found athttp://www.whc.org/documents/CitizenScienceFinalReport2005-06.pdf.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Citizen ScienceNetwork Advisory Committee for their in-kindcontribution to the project and recognize the financialcontribution of the following key partners andsupporters in 2005-2006.

For more information on the Citizen Science Network,please contact Lynn McIntyre ([email protected]),Director of Stewardship, Wildlife Habitat Canada.

2005-2006 HIGHLIGHTS

Over 280 monitoring initiatives registeredIncreased number of groups using Knowledge Centre 6 new pieces of monitoring equipment purchased1 successful CBM forum held in Penticton, BCBilingual content available on www.citizenscience.caCitizen Science quarterly newsletters


This program is a 5-year funded ($5M) initiative thathas been implemented by Wildlife Habitat Canada(WHC) and Wetlands Indonesia – IndonesiaProgramme (WI) on behalf of the CanadianInternational Development Agency (CIDA). 2005/2006is the 4th year of project activities.The overall results have beenvery successful for theIndonesian clients andstakeholders and for Canadianpartners. Very importantmilestones have been reached incommunity outreach andeducation, sustainability goals,regional and national wetlandconservation policies, andwetland habitat managementand stewardship.

CCFPI Project Highlights in 2005/2006

Based on the CCFPI project’s achievements since2001, in November 2005 CIDA agreed to contributean additional $1 million to the project, with a timeextension until November 2006. These funds willallow WHC and partner organizations to continueto work with communities living in andsurrounding critical peatland habitats on theislands of Sumatra and Kalimantan, and tocontinue to input and influence peatland policy atthe local, national and international levels.

In 2005 CCFPI was instrumental in the formationand facilitation of a multi-sectoral working groupon sustainable peatlands management. The group,which consists of 16 government agencies, isdeveloping a National Peatland Strategy and ActionPlan.

CCFPI was one of the early supporters of theAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)Peatland Management Strategy, which wasendorsed by ASEAN member government inNovember 2005. This strategy and associatedaction plan has provided a policy umbrella for thedevelopment of the Indonesian strategy mentionedabove. CCFPI is also facilitating preparation ofcomplimentary local strategies in the project’starget areas in Sumatra.

CCFPI’s experiences were profiled at the ClimateChange Conference of Parties meeting held inMontreal in November 2005. Project experiences at

both the regional and local levels were presented ata parallel event on biodiversity and climate change,and at a side event at the concurrent meeting ofthe Convention on Biodiversity’s Subsidiary Bodyfor Scientific and Technological Advice.

Building on CCFPI’s experience, and side events atprevious Climate Change Conference of Partiesmeetings, a core member of the CCFPI team wasinvited to prepare materials on peatlands forinclusion in the wetlands component of theforestry and land use change assessment of theInternational Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)Forth Assessment Report.

CCFPI continued to work with local communitiessurrounding Berbak National Park and parkmanagement authorities to improve relationsbetween the two groups and reduce illegal loggingin the park. Joint activities between the park andcommunities have had a noticeable positiveimpact, and construction of park facilities bycommunity members has proven an effectivemeans of reducing illegal logging.

A detailed description of the CCFPI project can befound at www.whc.org/indonesia.htm.

This project benefits from the support of our keyprogram sponsor:

For more information on the CCFPI project, pleasecontact Jill Heyde ([email protected]), ProjectManager.

Community group with seed - J.Heyde Beneficiary of small grant - J.Heyde

Climate Change, Forests and Peatlands (CCFPI) with CIDA


The Stewardship Canada Web Portal(www.stewardshipcanada.ca) is a large set of affiliatedwebsites that allows organizations to share technicaldevelopment and databases that can be customizedfor particular web audiences.

The Stewardship Canada web portal exists to supporta stewardship knowledge network in response to thepremise that information is essential to goodstewardship. The Portal allows organizations to sharetechnical development and databases, and provincialhubs are able to showcase the information that ispertinent in their regions.

The Portal also provides an option of filteringinformation to be viewed on subject-specific sites, as aCommunity of Interest (COI). These COI’s have beenan especially successful service that the Portalprovides. There are currently over 100 websitesleveraging the technology and resources that havebeen developed over the past 6 years by theStewardship Canada network and its partners. Newpartners wishing to implement this technology arecontinuously making enquiries.

Promoting Habitat Conservation COORDINATION

2005-2006 HIGHLIGHTS

Developing an advanced stewardship directory toolwith enhanced mapping and profile capabilities Initiated upgrades to the funders database software Implemented the COI 2.0 software for all provincialhubs, and the national portal, resulting in increasedcontent management features for hub administratorsand a new user interface. Migrated to a new Internet Service Provider (ISP)resulting in increased security, additional bandwidth,superior hardware and reduced operating expenses.

The Portal is a sharing of interactive web applications.It is built on a secure network server linked to high-speed internet service. Stewardship Canada issupported by an experienced systems and portal sitedevelopment team. This format allows for the costs ofboth technical development and ongoingmaintenance of the site to be shared.

WHC coordinates StewardshipCanada.ca on behalf of our key partners.

For more information on StewardshipCanada.ca, please contact Naomi Tabata (mailto:[email protected]),National Coordinator StewardshipCanada.ca, Wildlife Habitat Canada.

Ministry of Natural Resources

StewardshipCanada.ca


With support from Environment Canada,Ecological Gifts Program, a project wasfunded to develop a National GreenLegacies program. This builds on the BCGreen Legacies initiative that aimed tobuild the level of “planned gifts” thatwere directed to conservation andstewardship organizations (CSOs).

Wildlife Habitat Canada has acted as theadministrative agent for the project providingfinancial, administrative and oversight, since thebeginning of fiscal 2005/06. Through the work of theproject coordinator, Nora Layard, and with theguidance of a steering committee, the following werethe key accomplishments in 2005/06:

Creation of Steering/Advisory Committee with repsfrom: the Canadian Association of Gift Planners;Canadian Wildlife Federation; Ducks UnlimitedCanada; Environment Canada, Canadian WildlifeService; Environment Canada, Ecological Gifts;Nature Canada; Réseau de Milieux NaturelsProtégés (RMN); and, Wildlife Habitat Canada.Development of a 2-page summary of the goalsand objectives and a full project prospectus. Fundraising was initiated- Foundations likely to support the project were

identified and, in the fall of 2005, 24 letters ofapplication were submitted

- An application was prepared and submitted toMountain Equipment Co-op to support thedevelopment of capacity-building workshopsfor CSOs.

Website and Resource Directory reviewed- A review of the BC project’s website

(www.greenlegacies.ca) was undertaken and

potential changes identified (the current siterelies on portions of the infrastructure of thewww.StewardshipCanada.ca site).

- One outcome of this review was to tie the GreenLegacies directory of CSOs to existingdirectories being updated within the context ofthe StewardshipCanada portal.

- In addition to work undertaken above, theproject coordinator has actively investigatedopportunities to ensure that categories used bybroader donor guides were more representativeof the various Canadian conservation andstewardship organizations. The CanadianDonor’s guide has agreed to separate out the“environment” sector from the currentcategorization of groups within its “science andtechnology” section.

Capacity Building Network initiated- Interest by organizations that offer training to

environmental non-government organizationsin the national project is emerging and ameeting was held in February 2006 to examinegift planning capacity building opportunities.

WHC has contracted by Environment Canada toprovide administrative, managerial and financialservices for the project. This included WHC actingas the applicant in various project-fundingapplications.

The National Green Legacies project benefited fromdramatic in-kind support from various organizationsinvolved on both steering committees and thefinancial support of:

Corporate Activities

In 2005/06 WHC undertook a number of corporate activities in support of our projects and programs.

In 2005/2006 was a year of change and development at WHC:Recruitment of a new President to lead WHC by the Board of Directors, resulting in David Brackett joiningWHC mid-January 2006.Coordination of a number of Board of Directors meetings (June in Corner Brook, NL, November web/tele-conference, February in Ottawa)Development and refinement of WHC workplans and improvements to linkages between budget, workplanand a variety of project agreements.Review of workplans and directions with various Environment Canada stakeholders in order to address theresults of the planned mid-term evaluation of the Wildlife Habitat Canada Conservation Stamp.

National Green Legacies Project

Management and Planning Activities


Our corporate services staff managed and coordinated financial audits and reviews undertaken for variousprojects and programs over the past year.

Wildlife Habitat Canada also assists conservation organizations that have a need for corporate service support inthe form of banking and financial management assistance. In 2005/2006, WHC assisted 9 externalorganizations/groups by administering banking arrangements for them. Given Board direction, future services ofthis nature will be cost recovered.

Wildlife Habitat Canada continued to improve its electronically available information in 2005/2006. A “what’s new” section continues to be kept current on the site (www.whc.org/whats_new) identifying variousproject accomplishments and organizational ‘happenings’.

WHC continues to leverage electronic communication vehicles. In 2005/06 we continued our email distributionnotices. We continued the electronic solicitation for award submissions for both the Forest StewardshipRecognition Program and Countryside Canada in this manner and had an electronic form available forsubmissions. As well we notified key audiences about the availability of our “Habitat Biodiversity in Canada’sForested Landscapes” featured habitat map and commentary. In addition we used our electronic distribution liststo provide notices out to people regarding organizational changes that took place in 2005/06.

We also prepare monthly/semi-monthly communication to our Board of Directors inorder to provide the Board with a list of key of activities that have taken place overthe month.

In 2005/06, we also undertook some communication experiments to try to reach outto various stakeholder groups. First, with the assistance of Board Director BobBarton, we undertook an in-store promotion at the S.I.R. store location in Winnipeg.This in-store promotion of the stamp program was run during September andOctober (this S.I.R. store location sells approximately 2000 Migratory Game BirdHunting Permits and the associated Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp). In-storesignage highlighted the contribution of the stamp to habitat conservation nationallyas well as in Manitoba and features the partnership between WHC and the CanadianWildlife Service of Environment Canada.

As well, in cooperation with Environment Canada, WHC developed additional promotional material about theorganization that will be included on the 2006 Migratory Game Bird Hunting permit. Until now, the permitcontained very little information about WHC and how a hunter could find out more about the programs that theconservation stamp funded. This provides WHC with an opportunity to communicate directly to the purchasersof the permit.

Through the efforts of Board DirectorHoward Paish, on June 4th and 5th, 2005,WHC was involved as a principal sponsorin the “Creston Valley AnniversaryCelebration” in B.C. with the B.C. WildlifeFederation. The event was to celebratethe Creston Valley Wildlife ManagementArea (CVWMA), acknowledge the 20th

anniversary of WHC, and celebrate thevisionaries who created CVWMA. Over200 people attended the celebration dinner and silent auction event where a full set of the Canadian WildlifeHabitat Conservation Stamps & Prints was sold. Board Director, Howard Paish, former Board Chair, Mike Apsey,and W.Allan Hancock, the wildlife artist of the 2005 stamp image, represented WHC.

For more information on WHC’s marketing and communications activities, please contact Nancy Wright([email protected]), Senior Marketing Advisor, Wildlife Habitat Canada.

Banking Agreements and Corporate Services

Communication and Promotion Activities


Our Funding Partners

Wildlife Habitat Canada would like to thank the following organizations for their financial support of our projectsand activities in 2005/2006.

Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation StampCanadian Wildlife Service of Environment CanadaCanada Post – philatelic product salesCanadian Art Prints

National Stewardship Recognition AwardsAgriculture and Agrifood CanadaCanadian Federation of AgricultureCanadian Forest Service of Natural Resources Canada Forest Products Association of Canada

Ecological Goods and Services National SurveyAgriculture and Agrifood Canada

Citizen Science NetworkEcological Monitoring and Assessment Network of Environment CanadaTD Friends of the EnvironmentHuman Resources and Social Development Canada

Ontario Wetland Habitat FundOntario Ministry of Natural Resources US Fish & Wildlife Service BHP BillitonTrillium FoundationOak Ridges Moraine Foundation

International ProjectCanadian International Development Agency

StewardshipCanada.caOntario Ministry of Natural ResourcesStewardship Centre of BC (BC Habitat Trust Fund)Land Stewardship Centre of Canada (Alberta)National Watershed Stewardship CoalitionDucks Unlimited CanadaBC Water and Waste AssociationEnvironment CanadaWoodlots Canada

National Green Legacies projectEcogifts Program, Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment Canada

For further information on WHC's financial summary for 2005/06 below, or to receive our detailed financialstatements, please contact David Brackett ([email protected]), President, Wildlife Habitat Canada.


Financial Summary 2005/2006

For more information about WHC, visit our website at www.whc.org, or contact us at:Wildlife Habitat Canada1750 Courtwood Crescent, Suite 310, Ottawa, ON K2C 2B5Telephone: (613) 722-2090 Fax: (613) 722-3318 Toll-Free: (800) 669-7919 Email: [email protected]

Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC) is a national, non-profit, conservation organization, which was established in1984 by Environment Canada, provincial wildlife agencies, and conservation agencies within the wildlife habitatcoalition. WHC works through partnerships with communities, landowners, governments, non-governmentorganizations, and industry to find effective solutions to complex environmental problems facing wildlife habitat.If you would like to get involved in one or more of our programs, or for more information please contact us. Alldonations to WHC are tax deductible and detailed financial statements are available on request.

Charitable Registration Number: 11929 8131 RR0001


To Contact Us

Staff Contacts:David Brackett President [email protected] ext.224Veronica Cameron Office Administrator currently on leavePauline Fitchett Coordinator, Product Management [email protected] ext.222Jill Heyde Manager, Indonesia Project [email protected] (011) 49 461 7683945Claudia Latsch Executive Assistant [email protected] ext.228Lynn McIntyre Director, Stewardship [email protected] ext.234Cathy Pun Accountant [email protected] ext.226Amy Seabrooke Manager, Stewardship Projects [email protected] ext.230Naomi Tabata National Manager, StewardshipCanada.ca [email protected] (250) 286-2733Val Turner Intermediate Accountant [email protected] ext.249Nancy Wright Senior Marketing Advisor [email protected] ext.242

A diverse Board of Directors governs Wildlife Habitat Canada. It is currently comprised of ten members, three who areappointed by Environment Canada (one in consultation with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans), tworepresentatives from Provincial and Territorial Wildlife Directors, one representing national NGO wildlifeorganizations, and four members selected by the Board. The Board has a number of committees: Finance & Audit;Partnership and Communications; Nominating; Program Review; and Executive. The Board of Directors in 2005-2006:

Peter Gray-Donald Chair Former Corporate Banking, Royal Bank of CanadaBruce Amos Director Former Director General of National Parks; Former Regional Vice Chair, IUCN World

Commission on Protected AreasBob Barton Director Past President, Canadian Wildlife Federation; Founding Director of the MWF

Habitat FoundationJack Dubois Director Director of the Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch, Manitoba ConservationJames Knight Director Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Canadian MunicipalitiesDavid Lank, C.M. Director Professor, the Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, McGill UniversityHoward Paish Director Principal, Howard Paish & Associates, Natural Resource and Environmental Management SpecialistsLyse Rousseau Director Owner, Gallerie Rousseau (Stamp and Coin Gallery)Mike Sullivan Director Director, Fish and Wildlife Branch, NB Dept. of Natural ResourcesJoy Waters Director ADM, Department of Environment, Yukon Government

WHC’s Board of Directors

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