Crisis ecoregion

Unique study pinpoints key places to stem biodiversity loss in Canada’s south

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 3, 2021

The study, titled Southern Canadas crisis ecoregions: identifying the most significant and threatened places for biodiversity conservation, has been published internationally in the journal Biodiversity and Conservation.

Key Points: 
  • The study, titled Southern Canadas crisis ecoregions: identifying the most significant and threatened places for biodiversity conservation, has been published internationally in the journal Biodiversity and Conservation.
  • They are located in Canadas most heavily settled landscapes, where 70 per cent of people live.
  • To learn more, visit natureconservancy.ca
    Nine crisis ecoregions: The study identified these ecoregions to have among the highest scores for biodiversity and threat.
  • There are many places of high importance for biodiversity conservation, and several opportunities exist to protect, connect and restore key areas.