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Preserving the Forests of the Great Lakes

Ontario, Canada

Preserving the Forests of the Great Lakes

Preserving the Forests of the Great Lakes | Ontario, Canada
Preserving the Forests of the Great Lakes | Ontario, Canada
Preserving the Forests of the Great Lakes | Ontario, Canada
Preserving the Forests of the Great Lakes | Ontario, Canada
Preserving the Forests of the Great Lakes | Ontario, Canada
Preserving the Forests of the Great Lakes | Ontario, Canada

type of project

999,995

KG of CO2 mitigation

11,747

Number of contributions

3

Number of Goals this project addresses

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Price per kg of CO₂ mitigation

Creating nature reserves that protect Ontario’s forests from deforestation.

Project highlights

  • This project has captured 50,000T of CO2e. That’s the yearly carbon footprint of 36,000 Canadians!
  • 54 rare and endangered species are protected, such as the Pileated Woodpecker, Painted Turtle, and Great Grey Owl.
  • 60 reserves have been created, which allow for sustainable recreation and educational activities.

About

The context
The Niagara Escarpment stretches along 725km of the Great Lakes and is home to dense forests, rugged cliffs, and the Niagara Falls. Abundant with wetlands, woodlands, oak savannahs and conifer swamps, these habitats collectively boast the highest level of species diversity in Canada.

The project
The not-for-profit Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy have created 12,500 acres of reserves to halt the clearing of these forests and wetlands. These conservation activities protect forests that would otherwise be logged, protecting local species and provide the chance for the public to visit and walk the tracks here.

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