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Working for Wildlife
"Wildlife conservation" is an environmental buzzword in 2002. In the
early 1900s, however, studies of wildlife habits, and an awareness
of species extinction and habitat degradation were barely visible
blips on the naturalist's radar.
The father of conservation in Canada was Jack Miner
who, as early as 1904, was pioneering the protection
of Canadian wildlife. Miner spearheaded groundbreaking
wildlife monitoring programs, such as leg-banding migratory
wildfowl, which resulted in the Migratory Bird Treaty
of 1916. His work with early "protective associations" for
preserving wildlife ultimately resulted in the establishment
of a bird sanctuary in southern Ontario, which now bears
his name.
Since 1947, Canada has recognized Miner's commitment
to wildlife protection with National Wildlife Week (NWW),
an annual celebration that honours his birth on April
10, 1865. This year under the theme of "climate change," Canadians
from Yellowknife to Yarmouth will again honour and protect
their wild flora and fauna, from April 7 to 13, with
presentations and tours at regional conservation areas,
plus public displays and hands-on nature sessions.
For ideas on how to celebrate National Wildlife Week,
or for information on upcoming activities scheduled in
your area, log on to www.on.ec.gc.ca/wildlife/wildweek/
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