Francie Howard's connection to her family's land spans more than 200 years, embedding countless cherished memories and a deep love for the natural world. Through her heartfelt donation to the Nature Trust using Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program, Francie ensured that the beauty and tranquility of this land will be protected forever.
Just in the last 50 years, wildlife populations globally have plummeted by 70 per cent. In North America, species declined by 20 per cent between 1970 and 2018. This is a biodiversity crisis, which is why in December 2022, Canada became the epicenter of promises to halt and reverse nature loss worldwide at the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15). Now, Environment and Climate Change Canada has released an interim Milestone Document to outline the country’s 2030 Biodiversity Strategy.
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